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Resume

Education

Diana began painting at the age of 16. Her art education started with Southwest School of Art in Albuquerque, New Mexico and has broadened her skills through self-directed, independent study. She has studied with Edith Peterson (oil and egg tempera; Belen NM) and Carol Boatright (instructor in oil painting; Albuquerque, NM).

Juried Exhibitions & Shows

  • 2010-11 Los Ranchos Studio Tour

  • 2012 Alameda Studio Tour

  • 2012 Smart Décor Gallery Show

  • 2009–14 and 2017 New Mexico State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition

  • 2013-14 Master Works of New Mexico

  • 2014-15 Lonnie’s Jeweler’s & Gallery

  • 2013– 18 Encantada National Exhibition

  • 2016 El Paso Chamber & BBB Featured Artist Show

  • 2018 Flying Star Solo Show

  • 2016-19 Lavender In The Village Festival

Awards

  • 2015 International Artist Magazine - Merchants Award

  • 2015 Encantada Award of Excellence; Albuquerque, NM

  • 2016 Better Business Bureau Laws of Life Art Contest - Judge Award; El Paso, TX

  • 2017 Lavender in The Village Poster Contest Winner

  • 2017 Los Ranchos Village Vision Magazine - Featured Cover

Public/Corporate Collections

  • 2019 Sky Transportation; El Paso, TX

Private Collections

  • Shirley Cruz; Albuquerque, NM

  • Mark and Judy Caruso; Los Ranchos, NM

  • Bill and Linda Airy; Littleton, CO (2 Pieces)

  • Michael and Teresa Smith; Scottsdale, AZ (4 pieces)

  • Tripp Gibson; Forest, VA

  • CK Hall; Rio Rancho, NM

  • Donna Kelly; Albuquerque, NM

  • Kay Kay McDermott; Edgewood, NM

  • Stephen and Joannie Lloyd; Ocala, FL (3 pieces)

  • Jeff and Darlene Romanowski; Los Ranchos, NM

  • James Lloyd; Albuquerque, NM (numerous pieces)

  • Joshua and Jericha Brown; Albuquerque, NM (3 pieces)

  • Kathie Smith; Rockhill, SC (3 pieces)

  • Valerie Anzalone; Albuquerque, NM (3 pieces)

  • Al and Tanya Rodriguez; Las Vegas, NV

  • DeeDee Zimpleman; Rio Rancho, NM

  • Norma Lloyd; Albuquerque, NM (numerous pieces)

  • Kelly Martinez Image Concepts; Albuquerque., NM

  • Albert Luna; El Paso, TX

  • Susan Nunnelly; Rio Rancho, NM

  • Rocky Lira; Albuquerque, NM

  • Marcia Birmingham; Albuquerque, NM

  • Bryce and Ariana Ricken; Albuquerque, NM (4 pieces)

  • Shirley Sallach; Albuquerque, NM

  • Merilee Wintrode; Albuquerque, NM (2 pieces)

  • Kay Shollenberger; Albuquerque, NM

  • Levi and Judy Griego; Albuquerque, NM

  • Jeremy Banghart; Albuquerque, NM