I met Diane online several months ago. I’m not even sure how, but I suspect it was while surfing for new artist websites and following link to link. However it happened, it has developed into one of those cool friendships that make you pause and think how wonderful this internet thing is.
What first caught my eye were the amazing colors. Color is one of my favorite aspects of any art and Diane’s use of color is incredible. One of my favorites is her pastel “The Hideaway”, but the one that really caught my eye and captivated me was her home page image, “Conundrum I”, one of her Goddess series.
(Side note: I have always been captivated by images of the Goddess. When I first saw an ancient sculpture of the Goddess, it moved something inside of me. When I was studying for my master’s in Earth Literacy, I really learned what the Goddess was about, the violent transition into a questionable patriarchal society, and the Gaia connection. To me, Gaia is the Goddess and that goes deeper than any superficial loyalty that a patriarchal society demands.)
Another side of Diane’s art that I find fascinating is her Fanciful Animal Images. Using a photograph of your pet, she digitally combines your pet with a stunning floral or fanciful background, and your pet magically appears in a field of lavendar, bubbles, or any other combination you want. Her partner, Susan Elkin, can take the photo for you and you can use any background you want. Having done some work with Photoshop, I know just how much skill and time it takes to do this correctly.
Over the past few months, I have seen Diane’s site go through some major transitions and improvements into a site that welcomes everyone and helps you feel at home. Her online communication skills are a model to be emulated by all artists. She also makes it easy to buy her art, which is vitally important for any online business.
Check Diane’s art and subscribe to her blog, you’ll be glad you did.
Chris O’Byrne
www.OnlineArtsMarketing.com
13 comments ↓
WOW Chris!!!
WOW!! Thank you so so much for such a thorough and generous post about me!! I really appreciate everything you said!
I am going to feature this in my blog tomorrow!
Thank you again!
~ Diane Clancy
http://www.dianeclancy.com/blog
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Diane’s work is great. wonderful feature!
Jean
WOW, what a great Blog. I wish I could write like that.
Jean,
I totally agree!
Jordanka,
Thank you! I checked out your work, it’s beautiful. I have always loved the shapes of trees (oaks are my favorite).
A truly wonderful post for such a deserving artist and absolutely lovely human being!
And, Gaia rocks.
Staci Rose
http://stacirose.blogspot.com
I love Diane’s work, and I am thrilled that you have featured her. Your blog is wonderful and I’m happy to have found it.
Staci,
You are right on. And Gaia DOES rock!
Kris,
Thank you!!
Everyone,
Thank you for leaving your website addresses, I plan on checking them all out.
I have been visiting Diane’s blog for a while now and it is the perfect blog to start off displaying artists…Love the colors she uses and the excitement she writes in…
Great Choice!
Peace–Ellie
Your post about Diane captures her unique artistic vision and her incredible kindness. I am so happy for her to be featured here and thankful for your great informative blog. You both rock!
Ellie and Neda…. THANK YOU!!
Chris, I think you have a great blog. I enjoy Diane’s blog and have just met her online.
Thank you for nice comments about my paintings.
Robert
@Robert: You’re welcome! Thanks for coming by.
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