After graduating from college in 1983 with a B.A. in Art/Illustration, she began her career painting small landscapes in acrylic on paper, showing and selling her work in galleries in New Jersey, Philadelphia and New York City. Diane went on to work as a graphic designer for many years. She relocated to Smithfield, Virginia with her husband and daughter in 2004. After taking time off to raise her daughter, Diane rekindled her passion for art. She enjoys working with a variety of subject matter, such as landscapes, portraits and still life. She is a member of The Isle of Wight Arts League and recently won third place in The Genuine Smithfield banner contest with her artwork, “Oink, Oink and Away!” (shown above, left).