Art from the Edge

Blue, green and gold

Where South West Wales meets the Celtic Sea

Earth, Sea and Sky

Diana Hoare has lived and produced art in St Davids for 26 years

Whether Calligraphy, Lettering, Illumination, Stone carving, Lino print or Tapestry, with any artistic modality Diana is inspired by her surroundings:

the interplay between light and landscpe, water and rock; and the line where the sea meets the sky

Illumination
Lettering , Watercolour,
Gold and Silver Leaf

Illumination was a major form of art in Europe for a few hundred years

Diana uses pen-written, drawn, & watercolour-painted lettering, with gold and silver leaf

Hand Drawn Lettering

Diana uses both calligraphic pen lettering, and hand-drawn lettering

Hand drawn lettering differs from calligraphy because of the tool in the hand

The pen, used properly, defines the letter shape

The lettering artist needs to understand how pen lettering works, producing thin and thick lines in order to draw letters that look right

Calligraphy

Manuscripts written in the early middle ages are some of the finest examples of calligraphic practice with beautifully illuminated and gilded capital letters and page decorations

Diana began her study ofcalligraphy after leaving university & is author of Advanced Calligraphy Techniques

Tapestry

Diana started Tapestry by the fire one winter, producing a range of Wall Hangings and Cushion Covers

Diana's sewing technique is not needle point, but rather a freer form of stitching. The variation in stitches helps to contribute to the texture of the image

Stone Carving

Diana started carving to make a headstone for her son, Matthew. She went on to design and carve headstones and cremation plaques for private customers

She then produced stone carved public and private art work for a range of clients including Local Authorities and Cathedrals

Hand Printed Prints

The design process for Lino cutting is similar to that used for relief carving in stone, but in a material which is softer and easier to handle and allows the production of coloured print

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