MANHATTAN
Painting: 'Manhattan' This was a study of a completely different painting technique, using masking lines to create a very graphic outcome. I didn't have a clear idea of what I wanted to create, so the final canvas surprised me in looking like an aerial view of...
SUNSET
Painting: 'Sunset' This painting was pure folly. I had just painted my bedroom white, from a deep burnt orange. I had found the old colour comforting and warm but everybody else found a bit bonkers. Not wanting to lose everything I loved about those colours, I...
WEB
Painting: 'Web' The inspiration for this painting came on a day when I was watching the Gulf War unfold on the TV news and as I watched the horrors spewing from the TV, my eye kept being drawn to a beautiful reflection coming through a glass-brick wall in the living...
OUTBACK
Painting: 'Outback' This painting marks my first foray into this art form and the symbolism contained in Aboriginal art. Although I have no birth right to Aboriginal culture or art, I do have a deep love and respect for it. In 1996 I traveled all the way around...
CARACOL
Painting: 'Caracol' Because this is the most beautiful shape in the world, and I have a kitchen platter in this shape, I wanted to see how it would look with a rich 'Cadbury's' indigo background, and colours that are not so commonly used in this artform. It remains my...
DIANA PAINTING METAMORPHOSIS
These photos were taken by my biggest fan, the lovely Nat Taylor. This was still in our first year together and he was happy to watch me paint and keep topping up my wine. He did admit later that he hadn't noticed I was painting, he was just trying to take a picture...
DIANA PAINTING UNITY
These photos were taken by my cousin Manoly. She was very gracious over the time she was visiting, as I was painting this canvas and spent several hours just chatting while she looked on. I remember it as a nice peaceful time where we got to chat non-stop whilst I put...
UNITY
Painting: ‘Unity’ Painted for Caroline & Natalie in Dec 07, to mark their wedding in September For Caroline & Nat: This painting and its symbols represent your relationship. I hope it will help to remind you that you are both strong and interesting...
CHANGES
Painting: ‘Changes’ Painted for Sarah Latham, Autumn 2002 For Sarah: This painting and its symbols represent a period in your life where you are governed by change. I hope it will serve to remind you that you are strong and talented and that you can always...
HARMONY
Painting: ‘Harmony’ Painted for First City Advertising, Spring 2001 For Adam & Andy: The Aboriginal art form is complex and steeped in many centuries of history and tradition. There are no simple interpretations of the colours, textures and forms used, as...
REFLECTION
Painting: ‘Reflection’ ( Painted for Austin to mark his 40th birthday and a period of change. Dec 2007 )
DESTINY
Painting: ‘Destiny’ Painted for Bekki & Andrew as a belated wedding present , Feb 2007 For Bekki & Andrew: This painting and its symbols represent the relatively short period in both of your lives, where you met, met again and then embarked on a life...
METAMORPHOSIS
Painting: ‘Metamorphosis’ Painted for Diana Terrones, 2010 - 2011 This painting was a work in progress for over a year. It mixes Aboriginal & Mayan symbols, with a literal twist. At the centre of the painting is my spine and pelvis (life size, taken from...
BALANCE
Painting: ‘Balance’ Painted for my sister Tere in November 2002 For Tere: This painting represents the broad elements of your life, and how you work to keep them balanced. On the right side is a dark circle with two u-shapes. This symbolises a meeting of two...