Diana Miller-Pierce - Artist Info

About Diana Miller-Pierce

  • Biography from the Archives of askART

    The following is from the artist who lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana and describes herself as a professional fine artist painting in watercolor in a traditional impressionistic style which contains strong underlying abstractions in the compositions. Subject matters include architectural, floral, mechanical, and animals painted in dynamic patterns of light and dark. Her use of light and color reflect the influences of her numerous travels in the Caribbean and Southwestern United States.

    ABOUT THE ARTIST
    In addition to many shows and awards, Miller-Pierce was named by Indianapolis Woman, September, 1995, among one of Indiana's top ten "most collectible" women artists. Miller-Pierce's work was selected by the Fort Wayne Museum of Art to hang in their March, 1997, show. She, in addition to being a professional artist, is a psychotherapist in private practice and frequently draws from her artistic side in her therapy with clients. She finds art to be both therapeutic and a diagnostic tool.

    ARTIST STATEMENT
    I am attracted to scenes involving clear light, that will cast strong shadows on my subject matter. I look for a composition of dark and light patterns that create dynamic tension and energy. My work is drawn from the realism of nature, creating an overall pattern which approaches abstraction. Last but not least, color is used to enhance the images and enchant the viewer. It is my hope to be able to share my comprehension of the world and its beauty with others through my art.

    ART AWARDS AND SHOWS
    American Watercolor Society, Annual National Juried Show
    Indiana State Fair, Annual Juried Show
    Watercolor Society of Indiana, Annual Juried Show, Merit Awards
    Indiana Artist Club, Annual Juried Show, Merit Awards
    Hoosier Salon, Annual Juried Show, Merit Awards
    Ventures in Creativity, Annual Juried Show, Merit Awards
    Windsor & Newton, "Art Goes on Holiday", International Juried Show, 3rd Place

    PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
    Watercolor Society of Indiana, Signature Member
    Indiana Artist Club
    Hoosier Salon
    Fort Wayne Artist Guild

    EDUCATION
    Masters Degree, Social Work, Indiana University, 1978
    Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Indiana University, 1976
    Studied Art with Rosemary Lawton Thomas and Floyd Hopper

    PUBLICATIONS
    February 2004 Art Business News's Trendsetter page
    Featured in an article in Summer issue of "Informart Magazine", article entitled 'Shadows'

    COLLECTIONS
    Corporate and Private in Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin & Michigan, Insurit, Inc.
    Jorgenson Gallery
    Medical Protective
    Star Financial Bank
    Chris and Mark Rupp
    Norwest Bank
    Baer, Rupp and Simpson Accountants
    Ophthalmology Consultants, P.C.
    Reed and Taff Silliman
    Connor Corporation

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