DIANNA SHYNE,  Camano Island, Washington

Dianna Shyne-  Multiple award winning artist Dianna Shyne  infuses her paintings  and workshops with a sense of vitality and life- affirming joy.

Pursuing her passion for art, Dianna has spent the past 25 years working in acrylic, oil and watercolor, studying extensively with many renowned teachers.  She merges her 15 years of study in the disciplined art of Russian Impressionism with her own life experiences to create lively and contemporary imagery. 

Compelling compositions, richly textured surfaces, and a dynamic interplay of color form the basis of Dianna’s unique style.  Her subject matter is as varied as her passions and interests.  Inspiration for her paintings comes from childhood memories, friendships, travels, fascinations, and dreams. 

A popular workshop leader and show juror, Dianna has had over 15 solo exhibitions in less than five years, more than a dozen top national awards, and many articles in local and national publications.  She is also a member of Women Painters of Washington, and has served as president of the Northwest Watercolor Society.

Whether it is teaching in areas as historically rich as Wu Han China, as remote as Nunavut Territories, or in her native Pacific Northwest, Dianna is dedicated to the artistic development of her students. To Dianna, teaching is a joy as well as an art.  Conveying not only theoretical art concepts but also delving into the deeper issues of creativity and the ongoing artistic journey, Dianna’s classes are both informative and inspirational.       

Currently, Dianna lives in Seattle and works in her studio on Camano Island.

www.diannashyne.com