Cultural Background: Kwakwaka'wakw and French Canadian
Diane was born in the beautiful city of Vancouver, British Columbia. She is a proud member of the Dzawada'enuxw First Nations (Kingcome Inlet, Alert Bay and Guilford Island, BC).
Diane's interest in art began in 2003. As a self-taught artist, her passion is creating art using a wide range of mediums from painting with acrylic, oils, watercolors, and alcohol inks, to creating pottery, beaded & leather jewelry, and metal art. Diane is also an active member in her community of Prince George, BC. She is the President of the Northern Indigenous Arts Council (NIAC), is on the Board of Directors of the Community Arts Council (CAC) of Prince George and District and Arts BC. Diane aspires to continually learn from those she meets from all walks of life.
