About Me....

It is the small things that make up the whole.
 
We can choose to be disappointed by the illusive and transient nature of the big things….
 
or we can actively appreciate the wonderful, multitudinous small things around us instead!
 
… and life can become a series of beautiful discoveries.


Diane Williamson  
Phone: 9809 5409 Mobile: 0416126962
Email : diane@pw.cx

Background
17 years experience as a graphic artist in corporate advertising.
Professional photo retoucher and restorer specializing in archival and antique images. (1981-2001) One of only three in Victoria.
Wedding photography - 7 years.
Leadlight artist and designer - 10 years.
Professional Picture Framer "Good Ideas" and "The Picture Frame Lady" - 27 years.
Face and Body Artist 7 years painting at public, corporate and private events (www.facepaintinglady.com).

...and painting is my other passion...see below

Exhibitions
• Artist of the Year, Highway Gallery '02
• Artist of the Year, Highway Gallery '04
• Flinders Art Show '02 - '03 - '04
• Waverley Art Show '02 --- '05
• Balnarring Artfest '04, '05, 08
• Highly successful "Cultural Connections" joint exhibition with Beatrice Manoukian. The Highway Gallery '06
• Monash Gallery of Art November and December 2006

Community involvement
Face Painting at community festivals and private functions.
Committee member of The Highway Gallery.
Teacher adult art classes at Waverley Learning Centre, Kerry Road Community House and Amaroo House.

Awards
• 2002 Pastel Prize Flinders Art Show
• 2005 Highly Commended Balnarring Artfest
• 2005 Highly Commended Waverley Art Society Annual Exhibition
2006 1st. Prize People’s Choice Highway Gallery “Childhood Memories”
• 2008 Best Oil Balnarring Artfest
3rd prize for “Most Contemporary Entry” OakHill Gallery 2008
“Face Of the Penninsula” exhibition
Oak Hill Gallery
2009 Oak Hill Members Exhibition… Highly Commended
2010 Winner of First Prize Mornington Interfaith Festival
2010 Oak Hill Gallery Members Exhibition Judges Highly Commended



 

© Diane Williamson 2007-2010