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Dianne has been drawn to many artists at different times in her life. Georgia O91裸聊视频橩eefe influenced her large florals, Chagall her 2018 whimsical series; however, she has been most inspired by Picasso. 91裸聊视频淗e has so many diverse styles, it91裸聊视频檚 like seeing many different artists in one. He is fearless and bold. If he were to walk into my studio today, I would say, 91裸聊视频楾hank you. You have encouraged me to become a better artist, to explore, to take chances.91裸聊视频�91裸聊视频�

Today, Dianne91裸聊视频檚 paintings are bright, rich and abstract. It wasn91裸聊视频檛 that long ago that she painted with a more subdued colour palette. 91裸聊视频淎s I change and grow, my style changes. My art is expressed in the voice that speaks to me at that time. I like some of my pieces more than others, but I don91裸聊视频檛 have a favourite. Sometimes it91裸聊视频檚 the subject I like or the contrasting colours playing against each other that I find appealing.91裸聊视频�

Dianne creates in more than one medium. 91裸聊视频淚 love challenges and trying new things. I have experimented with watercolour, sculpture, collage, papier m芒ch茅 and paverpol. I also enjoy writing, and have written and illustrated a children91裸聊视频檚 book, which is in the Public Library91裸聊视频檚 Emerging Authors91裸聊视频� collection.91裸聊视频�

Dianne91裸聊视频檚 philosophy and the advice she would like to share with up-and-coming artists is: 91裸聊视频淒o not compare yourself to others or judge yourself too harshly. Take the 91裸聊视频渕e91裸聊视频� out of the piece and let the creation begin. Be brave.91裸聊视频�

You can see Dianne Kelly91裸聊视频檚 art at and at the Coast Collective on Wale Road. While you91裸聊视频檙e there, say hello to their new Executive Director, Jillan Valpy.