Greeley National Show

Thisis one of my paintings selected for the Greeley National Show this June.  Opening is June 1, I have two other paintings in the show.  I'm so glad that they have resurrected their show again, it  was really missed.

My own Solo Show will be opening June 1 in Fort Collins in the Cocoa Gallery on Oak Street.  I have about 70 or more paintings showing in this venue (the same one the AANC National Show was in).  I am hoping a lot of my friends stop in, my friend Glenna is making great Scandinavian treats to go along with my paintings, and Norwegian and Swedish decorative Art.  I hope its a lot of fun for everyone.  My sister and step mother are going to be there, too! 

It's just amazing how much work I have created in the last 35 years!http://www.dianeedwardsart.com/

Master Signature Status

This has been quite the week.  Last Saturday the Pastel Society of Colorado approved my application for Master Pastel Signature Status!  What made me the happiest was that I had spent so much time in service to the Pastel Society as a board member, VP, workshop and publicity director and seven years as the Signature Chairman.  I had many points in entries and awards in National and International Shows and publications, 50 in all, which surprised me as the minimum for Master Pastelist is 12!!  Guess I could have done it sooner.

             From the Edge of the Swamp, 26 x 39.  Fountain Nature Preserve, Pastel
 This has been my goal for many years, along with my Master's degree and losing weight!!  Now I am thinking about new goals, but I will enjoy the ones I have achieved for awhile.
This week was also my birthday and I got a lot of greetings and cards and we went out to dinner at Canino's, a great Italian local restaurant.
This painting was chosen for the Artists of Colorado Show at the Madden Museum at Greenwood Village for the month of June.  The juror was well respected Master Pastelist, Doug Dawson, who has written best selling books on pastel, so that was really a thrill.

Paintings at Bath Nursery in Fort Collins

I was so thrilled last week end with the arrangement that Sarah from Jordan's Flowers made up for my painting showing at Bath Nursery.  She did an awesome job of interpreting it.

Painting Sold, Goes to Australia

Winter on the Big Thompson River in Loveland, Colorado. 


I am so thrilled that this painting sold today to a woman from Australia. She will have it shipped!  It's really a thrill when you get to talk to the buyer and you feel that your creation is going to a good home, somewhere where it will really be appreciated.  I was a little sad to see it go, it is definitely one of my absolute favorites.

Madden Museum Show

Winter on the Big Thompson, Oil on Linen, 18 x 24

I am very excited to have two paintings in the "This is Colorado Show" at the Madden Museum. The opening will be January 13th from 5 to 8 and the show will be up for the next month. This is a beautiful venue in south Denver next to the IKEA store. This is an oil on linen, one of my favorites.

What a great Santa and a happy little girl!

Opening gifts, oh, what a fun time!  Papa, Lilli and Colin.