Diane Edwards knew as soon as she first entered the print shop that she must explore this medium, as have many artists who were better known as painters, including Degas, Whistler and Warhol.  She became intoxicated by the immediacy of the monotype process, the visceral feeling of its tools (the rag versus a paintbrush), the different scents and properties of its materials.  A lifelong artist, primarily favoring colorful and whimsical watercolors and pastels, Diane found that an unexpected fusion began to appear in her new work.  Whether an abstract, landscape, portrait or still-life, the monotypes beautifully united her wide array of subjects and styles with the underlying clarity and strength of her line. 

Because monotype prints need to be painted and completed within about one hour, it proved to be an ideal medium for an intuitive painter, as Diane describes herself, one who deeply believes in the concept of working in the moment. With monotypes, it is possible to produce work(s) either related to the first print, or completely different.  Subsequent prints, called "ghosts," take on their own distinct identities.

Diane also creates mosaic birdhouses and recycled cookie tins, made with hand cut glass and mirrors, beads, antique buttons and/or glitter. 


ABOUT THE ARTIST
Diane holds a BA in Theater from Temple University and a MLA from New York University, and has studied Fine Arts extensively at Philadelphia-area schools and Universities including the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts and the University of the Arts.  She has also taught KidArt classes at the Sedgwick Cultural Center. Diane lives and works in Philadelphia.

In recent years, Diane’s loveable bird and fish character portraits have won two Benny Awards from the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. These favorites, as well as her homage to vintage shoe and hat styles, have appeared in limited edition greeting and note cards, calendars and bookmarks.

**Diane often donates a percentage of her sales to "SOWN" -- which is a non-profit agency based in the Greater Philadelphia area since 1982. It is dedicated to helping women over the age of 60 cope with the complex issues associated with aging. Contact them at http://www.sown.org or call 215-477-6000.**

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