About The Artist
Diana grew up on a small horse ranch in Iowa. Her childhood was surrounded by lots of animals, her mother’s love of art, her father’s love of learning, and lots of doodles that manifested into art.
Later in life after moving to Montana, Diana began her career as an artist by working in bronze foundries. Which led her to sculpting beautiful artwork that expresses her interests.
Diana started her own patina business taking care of artist’s sculptures and her own sculptures. Open to all artists.
Patinas
Diana has worked in bronze foundries for more than 20 years as a patineur. This procedure is the finishing touch to add color to the bronze using various chemicals and a blow torch. Diana has worked with many award-winning artists.
She is nationally known for her skill for full-color patinas working with photos. She replicates in fine detail the features of her subject.
Over the years she has learned every step in making a product from sculpting to patina.