About Diana
Diana lives in St Davids, Pembrokeshire surrounded by the Celtic sea on the south west tip of Wales.
She is inspired by the sky, land and seascapes that surround her.
The Sparkle of light on the water.
The line where the sea meets the sky.
Diana rides her horse from the hill to the beach a few mornings a week.
Diana's has lived in St Davids for 26 years .
The sea cliffs, rolling country side, hidden valleys, golden beaches, secluded coves, abundant wildlife, inspire her work
As does the cathedral and the history of the Peninsula, a spiritual sanctuary stretching back to St David himself.
Diana works in a range of media.
Dianas career as a calligrapher included the production of decorative maps, advertising posters, family trees, house portraits and landscapes of letters.
She is a author of Advanced Calligraphy Techniques and Illustrator of Everybody's wine guide
Stone Carving
Diana's second child suffered a cot death and the desire for a suitable memorial led to her carving in stone.
Having learned about lettering the design of the stone posed no problem, but learning to handle chisel, hammer and stone, was a whole new departure.
Diana worked with many families producing headstones and plaques which were a personal and fitting tribute to their loved ones.
Families were often intimately involved in the design of the headstone, before that the stone was carving by hand.
Diana also completed several architectural commissions at this time including large scale business park signs, lettered paving for cathedrals , and many decorative and lettered plaques.
Diana works and exhibits in her studio gallery in St Davids.
Art Courses & Artist Inspiration Holidays
Diana invites students to come and work with her for three or five days.
She is keen to share that landscape and the inspiration it has offered her art with students who feel drawn to spend some time with her in this part of West Wales.
Accommodation is available on a first come first served basis in the flat above the gallery in St Davids.
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