L’hiver - pastel 

I have been passionate about art, especially painting my whole life. Growing up in New York City near Central Park instilled in me a strong appreciation for nature and the beauty of landscapes.

My intent through my work is to share a visual and emotional experience. I worked mostly with oil but in 2016 I picked up a pastel stick and now I work with both media.

I took full advantage of various art programs offered at Pratt Institute, School of Visual Arts and other New York City art institutions and received formal training at the New York -Phoenix School of Design. I’ve taken architecture, design and landscape architecture courses. I plein air sketch with the New York City Urban Sketchers and at Battery Park City Park. I painted with the Kindred Spirits Art Group, a small group of wonderfully talented and creative artists who met weekly for approximately twenty five years.

I’m a member of the Audubon Artists and North America Pastel Artists Association and have exhibited at: District 15 Artist Showcase, Bayside Historical Society, Woodhaven Art Circle, Salmagundi Club, Poppenhusen Institute and the Light Space & Time online gallery.

Suffice to add that I hope to be painting always.

Elizabeth Diaz