30 paintings in 30 days...Jan.25

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 25
This painting is called, "Morning Sky".

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 24

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan.24
This painting is called, "Clearing Sky". I was inspired by the clearing sky after a storm at Gilsland Farm. This painting is in my Etsy Shop. My Etsy Shop

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 23

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 23
This painting is called, "Marsh Rocks". It was inspired by Staples Point at Winslow Park in Freeport. This painting is in my Etsy Shop. My Etsy Shop

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan 22

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 22

This painting is called, "Light on the Sea". The view is near the lighthouse at Pemaquid Point.  This pastel is in my Etsy shop if you want to check it out. My Etsy Shop

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 21

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 21

This painting is called, "Marsh Low Tide". The view is Scarborough Marsh. This pastel is now in my Etsy shop so check it out if you are interested. My Etsy Shop

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 20

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 20
This painting is called, "Pond Island". I was inspired by the sun, at sunset, lighting up the tops of the trees. This painting is in my Etsy shop so check it out if you are interested. My Etsy Shop

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 19

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 19

This painting is called, "Goldenrod Under the Tree". I was inspired by a summer day and the goldenrod under the tree. This pastel is now in my Etsy shop. Here is the link if you want to check it out.  My Etsy Shop

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 18

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 18

This painting is called, "The Pines". I was inspired by the clouds over the trees at the edge of Parsons Beach in Kennebunk. This is now in my Etsy shop so here is the link if you want to check it out. My Etsy Shop

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 17

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 17

This paining is called, "Windy Day". I was visiting Parsons Beach in Kennebunk on a windy summer day. This pastel is now in my Etsy shop. Here is the link if you want to check it out. My Etsy Shop

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 16

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 16
 This painting is called, "Storm Down the Road". I was rushing home and took a quick reference photo from inside my car. This painting in now in my Etsy shop. Here is the link if you want to check it out. My Etsy Shop

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan 15

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 15

This painting is called, "Hidden Mountain". I was inspired by the way the mountain was hidden by the clouds. This view is in Bass Harbor, Maine. The painting is now in my Etsy shop so check it out if you are interested! My Etsy Shop

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 14

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 14

This pastel painting is called, "Autumn Field". It was inspired by many trips to Gilsland Farm...especially in Autumn. This is now in my Etsy shop so check it out if you are interested. My Etsy Shop

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 13

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan.13

This painting is called, "Monhegan Morning".  The view is from the hill where the lighthouse stands This is in my Etsy shop and here is the link if you want to check it out! My Etsy Shop.

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 12

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 12

This painting is called, "Winslow Park Sunset". This park is a great place to watch sunsets! The painting is now in my Etsy shop so check it out!  My Etsy Shop

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 11

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 11

This pastel painting is called, "Into the Woods". I was inspired by the light effect of early morning sun on the tree tops. This pastel painting is in my Etsy shop. Here is the link! My Etsy Shop

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan.10

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 10

This painting is called, "Hillside in Summer". I was inspired by the billowing clouds over the hill and dreaming of summer. This painting is in my Etsy shop and here is the link!
My Etsy Shop

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 9

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 9

This pastel painting is called, "Casco Bay Night Light". I was inspired by the bits of light peeking through the clouds after sunset. This is now in my Etsy shop. Here is the link! My Etsy Shop

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 8

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 8

This painting, "Autumn Sky", was inspired by a view at Maine Audubon's Gilsland Farm in Falmouth. This is one of my favorite places to paint. This pastel is now in my Etsy shop so here is the link: My Etsy Shop

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 7

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 7

This pastel is called, "Moosehead Memories". I was inspired by the cloud formation over the island. This pastel is available now in my Etsy shop. If you want to check it out then use this link! My Etsy Shop

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 6

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 6

This painting is called, "First Light at Pemaquid". This is a favorite view when visiting the Pemaquid area.  It is fun to get up early and watch the sun rise over the rocks.  This pastel is available in my Etsy shop.  Here is the link if you want to check it out. My Etsy Shop

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 5

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan.5

This painting is called, "Clearing After The Storm". This view is in Freeport on the road that goes to Wolfe Neck Farm. I've put this painting in my Etsy shop. To view it click this link! My Etsy Shop

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 4

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 4

This pastel was inspired by an early morning walk in November. It is available in my Etsy shop. Here is the link if you want to check it out. My Etsy Shop

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 3

30 paintings in 30 days...Jan. 3

This pastel painting is called "Sunset Through the Trees". It was inspired by a December sunset viewed from the parking lot of the Yarmouth Post Office. The painting is now in my Etsy shop. Here is the link if you want to check it out. My Etsy Shop

30 Paintings in 30 Days - Jan. 2

30 Paintings in 30 Days - Jan 2

This pastel painting called, "Sky at Twilight", was inspired by a December view in Freeport, Maine. The view is from the lawn of the Freeport Cafe. This painting is now in my Etsy shop. Here is the link if you want to check it out. My Etsy Shop

30 Paintings in 30 Days - Jan. 1

I've joined the 30-in-30 crowd!
Paint 30 paintings in 30 days...hosted by Leslie Saeta.
Here is my first one. This pastel painting was inspired by a December view in Yarmouth, Maine. This painting is available in my Etsy shop. Here is the link if you want to check it out! My Etsy Shop

Designing Women Show in Portland

Here is a new bunch of 4" x 4" oil on birch paintings that I will bring to the Designing Women show in Portland on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 9-4 at Ocean Ave. School. Stop by for a visit!

New Show Reception

Come on over to Yarmouth Frame & Gallery Saturday, Nov. 21, for the new show reception (4-7pm).
This is one of the paintings I have in the show. I started it on location at Gilsland Farm and finished it in my studio.

Best in Show award

So excited! I received the "Best in Show" award at the 7th Annual National Juried Show of the Pastel Society of New Hampshire. Stan Sperlak was the Juror of Awards. Marla Baggetta was the Juror of Selection. I feel honored and grateful to have one of my paintings recognized by these two fabulous artists. The show runs through Nov. 28 at the Discover Portsmouth Center.

Yarmouth Art Festival

Three of my paintings will be in the Yarmouth Art Festival this week. You are invited to come to the reception on Thursday night from 5:30 pm to 8. It will be great fun with lots of art, music, and refreshments! The show runs from October 21 - 24.

"Mini-Series"

The painting challenge for September is over but I found that I was having fun painting mini-series of favorite places. I painted three views from a bridge that spans Pratts Brook in Yarmouth, Maine. Here is one example with the others posted in my Etsy Shop. They are all 5" x 7" acrylics.

Painting Challenge continues...

The painting challenge continues. I've done three paintings all inspired by the buildings next to the Lobster Shack  restaurant in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Here is the one called, "Rocks at Two lights". All of them are in my Etsy Shop called Diana Johnson Fine Art.
They are all 5 x 7' acrylic paintings.

Paint Out at Sandy Beach

I got out to paint at Sandy Beach in Yarmouth yesterday. I timed it so I could be there at low tide to enjoy painting the marsh grasses. This is one of my favorite places to paint.

Centre Street Gallery Show

Please join me at the reception on Friday for the Centre Street Gallery Show in Bath, Maine. Judy Segal and I are guest artists and we have displayed our works together. The reception is from 5 to 8 pm September 25th.

September Painting Challenge

The painting challenge continues...
I have done some more 5x7's. All of these were inspired by a recent visit to the causeway between Cousins Island and Littlejohn Island in Yarmouth. Here is one showing the view looking northeast from the Cousins Island side of the causeway. All the causeway paintings are now in my Etsy shop. Please visit!

September Painting Challenge

Along with hundreds of people I have joined Leslie Saeta's September 30-in-30 painting challenge. My first group of paintings are inspired by a recent visit to Wolfe's Neck Farm and Wolfe's Neck State Park. I am stocking my Etsy shop with these 5"x 7" acrylics. Here is one now and you can see the other three by clicking this link to my Etsy shop.

Missed the Show Yesterday

To those who may have tried to find me at the show yesterday...
I tried to set up my tent, hurt my back, and ended up in the hospital for a bit.
Healing nicely today and thinking that I am done doing tent shows.

Art in the Park

Art in the Park is Saturday August 8th at Mill Creek Park in South Portland. Art, food, and music! If you pop over to the show be sure to visit me in booth #132. Here is a sample of some small oils on canvas that will be in my booth.