Diane B. Shabino
Artist Biography
BS University of Wisconsin/Madison
Signature Status in National Watercolor Societies:
Illinois Watercolor Society, Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Wisconsin Watercolor Society, Watercolor Honor Society and Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Society
Juried into numerous National Watercolor Shows including awards:
Illinois Watercolor Society 2010 Honorable Mention Award, 2012 *Signature Status Awarded, 2020 Charles Strissel Memorial Award
Pikes Peak Watercolor Society International Watermedia
Kansas Watercolor Society National Exhibition
Midwest Seasons, CVA Wausau WI 2008 Honors Award, 2012 Best in Show Award,
MOWS (Missouri Watercolor Society) National Exhibition
Red River Watercolor Society Annual Watermedia Exhibition Recognition Award 2009,
Rocky Mountain National Watermedia *Signature Status 2023 Awarded
Spokane Watercolor Society Annual Juried Show 2016 Certificate of Excellence Award
SWA (Society or Watercolor Artist, Inc)
Transparent Watercolor Society Annual National Exhibition 2015 *Signature Status Awarded
Watercolor USA *Signature Status 2023 Awarded (Watercolor Honor Society)
Watercolor Wisconsin
Artist Statement
My objective as an artist is to create pleasing, well-rendered yet original artwork primarily in transparent watercolor technique sometimes combined with other media. I depend on strong drawing skills and traditional art training. From this foundation, I try to create special effects and moods through manipulation of media and composition. I am drawn to a large variety of subjects and enjoy rendering the subject as well as experimenting with different characteristics of this media that make each application unique. I have a special interest is portraiture, capturing the physical likeness and the personality of the subject, a real challenge in any media particularly watercolor.
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