| Dream On |
| Mixed Media on Canvas |
| 30" x 15" |
| $450 |
“Dream On” is a mixed media painting that was inspired by the idea of transformation. Throughout the painting are butterflies and dragonflies, which symbolize rebirth and transformation and birds which are seen as messengers to the stars. Woven throughout are the lyrics of “Dream On” by Aerosmith, words very meaningful to a young friend who has passed on. |
Diane L. Speirs was born in Ottawa, Ontario, but as an ‘Air Force brat’
moved frequently during her childhood. In 1981, her travelling took her
to Maple Ridge, BC, where she put down roots, marrying and raising
her family. She became a Registered Nurse and then graduated with
a degree in Public Health Nursing in 2000.
Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with cancer in 2003 and because of
ongoing health issues was unable to continue working in her career.
As part of her journey in healing, she decided to undertake a new
challenge and learn how to paint. She started taking classes in the
fall of 2005, became an active member of the Garibaldi Art Club in 2009
and has been President of the Club since 2019 and an active member
of the Federation of Canadian Artists since 2018. Her works have been
shown in many exhibitions and juried shows. She is also a Director on the
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Arts Council.
Diane started off as an acrylic painter, drawn to the flexible nature of acrylics,
the bright, bold colours and the variety of applications. Her style includes
representational, abstract and mixed media where she likes to incorporate
her love of texture, colour and different mediums into her art. She also enjoys
painting with alcohol inks, utilizing the unpredictable nature of the alcohol inks
and its unique outcomes.