Diane L. Johnson at The American Center for Artists

Diane works in a realistic to Impressionistic style, painting a variety of subjects including Monet's garden, American & French landscapes in acrylic, soft pastel, and oil. She attempts to capture moments in time which convey a sense of atmosphere, solitude, thoughtfulness, and the joy of life.

Biography:

L. Diane Johnson NAPA PSA APOW NAPPAP, FPA has been painting professionally since 1981 and is a well-known workshop instructor in France and the U.S. She began as a classic oil and soft pastel portraitist, and now concentrates her efforts in plein air painting landscape painting in acrylic, pastel, and oil.Diane is a full member of the Pastel Society of America, signature member of the National Academy of Professional Plein Air Painters, member of Associated Pastelists on the Web, and signature member of the Great Britain National Acrylic Painters’ Association.As confirmation of her rapid development as a rising artist, Diane was selected in 1988 as one of the top 100 emerging artists in the U.S. by the American Artist magazine, and rated as one of the top 10 “Best Buys” for investment art by The Roanoker magazine in 1990. Diane has received numerous awards for her work, and by 1998 was listed in the Who’s Who in American Art, Who’s Who in the South and Southwest; as well as Who’s Who in Information Technology for her contribution to the Internet in Web site design and illustration. She also owns The Critique Shop, an online self-help site where artists can learn how to improve their drawings and paintings, The Painter’s Exchange Café and The Plein Air Traveler Directory online for professional painters, and is an Associate Editor and Contributor for WetCanvas.com. Diane was invited to participate in the first ever White House Conference on Culture and Diplomacy in 2000. Diane’s work has been eagerly accepted by corporate and private collectors alike on an international scale. She is a native of New Jersey, and has lived in Ohio, New England, Maryland and Virginia. Diane now lives with her husband in beautiful North Carolina.

Galleries:

Charles Ashley's Fine Art, Cary, NCThe Little Gallery, Smith Mountain Lake, VAArt On A Mission, Roanoke, VA

Exhibitions:

PLEIN AIR SOLO SHOW:August 2002The Little Gallery at Smit Mountain LakeMoneta, VACollectors and public invited to this very special show!CHRISTMAS SHOW & BENEFIT:The December 4th, 2001latest plein air landscape works from America, Monet's garden and Europe were offered at this very special combined art and fashion show event. The collection captures all the color and vibrancy of Monet's magnificent garden on sunny days, the jewel tones of American and European autumn, as well as the subtlety of misty days in the Southeastern U.S. mountains, and seaside sights. Diane will be painting live as well as modeling fashions for the benefit of the Roanoke Rescue Mission. This day-long event includes lunch and an invitational dinner. Please stop by and introduce yourself! If interested in attending the private lunch or dinner please contact Fran Krause at 540.345.4629ONGOING EXHIBITS: The Little Gallery, Moneta VA; Art on a Mission, Roanoke, VA; and newest gallery, Charles Ashely's Fine Art, Cary, NC.............................The Little Gallery, Moneta, VA. Solo: 2000, 1995Dual/Group: manyWarm Springs Gallery, Warm Springs, VA Solo: 1997Dual/Group: manyFisher Galleries, Washgton, D.C.Sakias, Lynchburg, VA. Solo: 1996Maymont Foundation, Richmond, VA. Group: 1994McClendon Fine Art, Washington D.C. Solo: 1993Gallery 3, Roanoke, VA. Solo: 1992, 1989Group: manyLynchburg Area Art Show, Lynchburg, VA. Solo: 1991Group: 1985, 1989 Lynchburg Art Club, Lynchburg, VA. Solo: 1990The Framery, Lynchburg, VA. Solo: 1987