In a recent Newsletter, I asked "Do You Retreat?" It's becoming a necessary part of my life. I didn't know I was missing out until I attended one (by chance, really). The two retreats I attended in 2014 were Serendipity in the Outer Banks, NC and Soul ... read more
Scotland Highlands painting, Part III
Canoe is painted. Time to start painting the seafood restaurant . . . the tiny, tedious part. Shadows, reflections, multiple shades of one color, and many angles. Eeeek, can I have a glass of wine to do this? What I would really appreciate about now is to be able to ... read more
Scotland Highlands painting, Part II
Time to paint the mountains! The dark mountains gave the sky more of a sunset feel. They were a little tricky because the sun was on the upper half of them, casting a cloudy yellow tone. I brought each of the colors down into the water for their reflection, adding a bit of white to ... read more
Scotland Highlands Painting, Part I
I signed up for an acrylic painting class through a local art gallery This Century Art Gallery. I haven't taken a fine arts class since college, so it's a bit intimidating. My goal is to keep learning, trying new things, stretch my comfort zone, and expand my horizons. ... read more
Diana Dellos is an acrylic and mixed media artist who specializes in bright colors, texture, and layers. She is influenced by patterns, colors, and nature. Diana is a self-taught artist that continually tries new things. She values the freedom of abstract work and enjoys letting the painting process develop organically.