Diane Leonard is one of America's most highly respected contemporary impressionists. Raised in Boston, Massachusetts, she has the privilege of being one of only twenty-five members of the Society of American Impressionists. A self-taught artist, her work is exhibited worldwide and her first One-Woman Show in Nagano, Japan was a huge success. She has exhibited in numerous shows throughout the United States and abroad. Diane has studied with Bettina Steinke and Helen Van Wyk.
Her paintings have been collected by celebrated people from royalty to heads of state. Leonard's involvement with the community keeps her very busy. Each year she donates her work to different charities to support their worthwhile causes. She is also an instructor at the Scottsdale Artists School. Diane continues to grow as a painter, always seeking new avenues for her creative expression. The growing demand for Leonard's work is so exciting - her paintings sell as quickly as she paints them.
Permanent Collections
Dante Alighieri Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Long Beach Museum of Art
Spectrum Health Care Center, Michigan
Salem State College, Salem, Massachusetts
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The Williams Collection, Cincinnati, Ohio
University of Arizona Collection
The Ellison Collection, Boston
Shows
Great American Artists Show, Cincinnati, Ohio
Haley Library Center Show, Midland, Texas
Salmagundi Art Club, New York City
Allied Artists of America, New York City
****Events****
My painting, "Little Flower Girl", 20 x 16, Oil on Board, will be exhibited at the prestigious Audubon Artists Show, held this year at the historic Salmagundi Art Club, 47 Fifth Avenue, New York City from Monday, September 8 through Friday, September 26, 2008.
"Childhood Stories", 30 x 30, Oil on Canvas, will be among many beautiful items donated for the live auction at this year's ArtCetra, held in the Harbor Side Ballroom in Duluth, Minnesota on September 12, 2008. This year's painting is donated in the memory of my Aunt Lil, who left us this summer.Proceeds from this event help aid in the continued support of The Hospice House, run by the Miller Dwan Foundation. Call (218) 786-5829 or visit
www.millerdwanfundation.org.
My twin sister, September McGee, and I will be doing a "Twin Sister" show in Nagano and Tokyo, Japan in April 2009! This will be the first show of its kind in Japan and we are both very excited about being there for the show and showing our newest works!
