Art in the Garden, Merritt, BC

These are taken from Merritt's first annual "Art in the Garden" show last month. I displayed my paintings in the garden of my friend, Jayne Yeadon's. Refreshments came from the Baillie House, delicious homemade goodies by Hiro.

The other treat was Sharon Hartwick playing the beautiful Celtic Harp. It was so lovely. The weather was perfect for the show, not too hot nor windy. We look forward to promoting next year's tour in July.

May Shows in Merritt

May will find me joining fellow Valley Visual Artists in Merritt, BC for another annual art show and sale, taking place downtown at the Civic Centre. It starts Friday, May 7th and continues Saturday and Sunday.

Following the art show, the paintings will be moved to the Merritt Courthouse Gallery on Nicola Avenue until the end of May.

Art's West Event on Sunday April 25th

As a member of Art's West, I will be participating in the annual spring show and sale.

It's a one day only event, 10 AM to 4pm, Sunday, April 25th at Elgin Hall, 14250 Crescent Road, White Rock.

There will be all kinds of original art and "artsy things". Be sure to check it out.

Victoria Art Show, February 8 through 18, 2010

While I'm south of the border, leaving town for the Olympics, some of my works will be on exhibit February 8-18, 2010 in Victoria at the Fairmont Empress Hotel Library. The show and sale is called "Art of All Sorts", featuring paintings and artist's wares. Come browse, buy, listen to music and stories, as well as meet the artists.

Daily from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Library at the Fairmont Empress (opposite gift shop)
Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Foundation of Victoria and the Fairmont Empress
For more information: prfvictoria.ca/ecarr.htm

Images of Art in Bloom, June 2, 2007 Park And Tilford Gardens

A few pictures taken from the Art In Bloom showing Diane's students' work along with floral interpretations by the Capilano Flower Arrangers Club.


Diane beside her painting "At The Seaside"



Student Kelly Dolan's painting of the Popcorn Vendor, sold at the show that day.


(Have you ever seen a peony this shade? Plucked from a floral arranger's own garden)
The weather was glorious and the turn out was fantastic. Park and Tilford Gardens is really the perfect setting for our Art In Bloom showing. A few shots from this afternoon.

Painting by Diane, Cherries Jubilant.



Pat Fahlauer's painting of one of Umberto's Restaurants.


Roses fill Park & Tilford this time of year.


Aubergines by Shirley Dircks


Chinatown by Vivien Leong





The show proved to be tiring for one little Maggie May, Sherrill McCall's baby dashund.


Carole Froese's Robin painting with Donna Simms' floral arrangement.

Art In Bloom! Park & Tilford Gardens

The "Art In Bloom" annual show at Park & Tilford Gardens. Every year the Capilano Flower Arrangers club members create floral interpretations of paintings by Diane and some of her painting students from The Painted Petal.

Park and Tilford Gardens

Painting by Diane Kiernan "At the Beach"




Painting by Lenora Gilchrist "Cowboy"

The Painted Petal Hosts "Art In The Garden"

Special guest and Photographer, Hans Gray, was gracious enough to supply these lovely shots of the event.

Art In The Garden Tour 06

The annual North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents the Art In The Garden Tour every Spring.

The following photographs were taken by Hans Gray.

Welcome to The Painted Petal Studio

Art In The Garden Tour 2006