Hanna, Dianna
Dianna has traveled throughout Canada and lived in five provinces and two territories. Residing in exciting places has given her the opportunity to be with remarkable people and experience Canada’s wonderland. Dianna has enjoyed the success of a professional career and the satisfaction of owning her own business.
In 1997 Dianna retired and moved to Alberta with her husband Dale. There, they enjoy the farm where they raise Percheron horses. Horses have many tales to tell and their expressions are priceless. Of course there are a couple dogs and the “must have” cats. Dianna enjoys the serenity of country living, she can step outside and within moments be absorbing the colours of the early morning sunrise, the dew drops on the grass, the whisper of an autumn breeze and the Rockies peeking to the west. She captures many special moments with her camera.
Dianna believes and enjoys lifelong learning and took this opportunity to study Fine Art. Dianna is primarily self-taught. She has participated in several art workshops from professional art instructors. Each art instructor has encouraged and inspired her advancement into the fine arts. She continues to participate in as many workshops as possible. The interaction with other artists and creative minds encourages growth, and creative flow.
Dianna loves to take interesting workshops such as stained glass and Silversmithing. She studied Silversmithing for24 weeks in 2009, wonderful art medium.
Dianna instructs Watercolour, Batik, Acrylic and Encaustic workshops throughout Alberta. Sharing is rewarding. Dianna is very active in the arts community. She is a member and supporter of several art groups of Alberta. She has held a number of positions for several groups and remainsactive and supportive. Being involved has encouraged new friendships, meeting fellow artists and finding new discoveries.
Dianna has been published and profiled in several newspapers and magazines. This is a wonderful opportunity to “tell your story” in art and life. Dianna has exhibited at M.H. Gallery in Spruce Grove, Little Church Gallery in Spruce Grove, Valley Gallery in Drayton Valley, Mackenzie Conference Centre, Drayton Valley, Artra Gallery in Edmonton, Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton, Grassland Gallery in Edmonton, Wildwood Gallery in Wildwood, Hamdon Gallery in Drayton Valley, Master’s Gallery in Calgary and The Scotia Place in Edmonton.
She also participates in yearly competitions with Alberta Community Arts Clubs Association, Open Art Competition, Senior’s Show Alberta and Visual Arts Alberta Association. Several of Dianna’s photographs have been published in magazines and newspapers. Dianna is interested in capturing “Creative Moments”. She has several DVD’s of all the special moments captured in time with her photographer’s eye. Titles are “Captured Moments”,” Lens to Lens”. Dianna has wonderful support from family and friends and will continue to pursue the arts and creativity. When one of my paintings speaks to you – it is my pleasure to share.
Artist Statement
The Artist and Her Passions My artistic and creative loves are Acrylic, Batik, Encaustic, Photography and Watercolour. Not necessarily in this order. I work with what is intriguing me at the moment. I love to pick my favorite colour and work with it in the medium that is calling to my creative mind. I work it, play with it and generally “get lost”!
Being an accomplished published artist and photographer is an exciting part of my life. I am published for articles in Batik, Watercolour techniques and tips. Several of my photographs and journal articles have been published worldwide. I enjoy sharing the many exciting moments I capture with my camera or my expressive interpretations on canvas and paper, perhaps a moment frozen in time.
With my camera close at hand, I find intriguing moments Mother Nature has shared in a snow drift or a painterly sky. My creative imagination is inspired by various elements such as, the wandering daylight casting interesting shadows, the flowers boasting perfection, the unique sunrise and sunset embracing the land, dancing leaves in the autumn breeze and the treasures of seasonal change . All contribute to my creativity. When one of my creations speaks to you – it is my pleasure to share. Where Spruce Grove Art Gallery Drayton Valley Art Gallery Gallery with a View – Donalda, Alberta Mackenzie Conference Centre in Drayton Valley Drayton Valley General Hospital Alberta Campus, Drayton Valley Westgrove Medical Centre, FCSS – Spruce Grove
DIANNA HANNA Curriculum Vitae
Education
Colour Theory- Honors Graduate Interior Design- Honors Graduate Certified
Dental Assistant III – Honors Graduate Darkroom Photography – Certificate
Calligraphy– Certificate Fine Art Diploma – presently in the works
Solo Exhibitions
Drayton Valley – 2001 –Welcome to My Art World
Spruce Grove – 2004 – Colored Shapes and Shadows
Spruce Grove – 2008 – Passions of the Heart
Walterdale – Edmonton – 2008 – Passions from the Heart
Spruce Grove – 2012 – Petals with Attitude – Photography
Group Exhibitions
Drayton Valley, Edmonton, Spruce Grove, Calgary – 1999 – 2012 – inclusive
Feature Artist – Valley Gallery, Drayton Valley – 2008, 2010
SWCA, Edmonton – 2004, 2011
Awards
Seniors Show Alberta – 2012 – Second in Photography – A clear Day – Mt. Robson
Seniors Show Alberta – 2012 – Third in Photography – Humming – 3 Humming Birds
Open Art competition – 2012 – Third in Photography – Morning Twinkles
Open Art competition – 2012 – Honorable Mention – Coral Reef
Juried Active Member’s Show – 2012 – First – Jasper in Autumn – Photograph
People’s Choice for Cover – SWCA, Edmonton – April Cover 2012 – Coral Reef
People’s Choice – 2012 – Winter Show –Hanging Around – (frosted clothespin) – Photograph
Open Art Competition – 2011 – Second – Midnight Tulips – Photograph
Open Art Competition – 2010 – Second – Spirits – Acrylic Abstract
Senior’s Competition – 2010 – Second – Put Another Log on the Fire – Photograph
Spruce Grove Miniature Show – Second – Autumn Leaves – Acrylic
Honorable Mention – Senior’s – 2009 – Lens to Lens – Photograph
People’s Choice – Senior’s – 2009 – Iris to Iris – Photograph
Drayton Valley Exhibitions – People’s Choice – 2001 – The Bookcase – dedicated to Good Sam Pembina Village
Drayton Valley Exhibitions – People’s Choice – 2006 – Rocky Riverbed – dedicated to Brandette Well Servicing
Drayton Valley Exhibitions – People’s Choice – 2009 – 2010
ACACA – Juror’s Choice – 2008 – Autumn Reflections – Watercolour
Open Art Competition – 2001 – Third –Dew Drop Inn – (spider web)
ACACA – Juried Zone Choice and Alberta Wide – 2000, 2001, 2004, 2008
Charitable Donations
The Humanitarian Rebuilding of Slave Lake – 2012 – Eight framed Acrylic paintings
Drayton Valley Hospital Foundation – 2011 – Ice Cream Parfait – Acrylic
Drayton Valley Community Foundation – 2010 – Two matted watercolour paintings
Drayton Valley Hospital Foundation – 2010 – Acrylic Landscape – Canola Fields
Drayton Valley Charity Cup – 2002 – Orange Pansies – Framed Watercolour
Pembina Village – Good Sam of Evansburg – 2004 – Birch Trees – Watercolour
Artists Group in Edmonton – 2010 – Acrylic palette knife painting
Learning Disabilities of the Yukon Territory – 2001 – Watercolour – Tall Skies and Trees
Corporate Collections
City of Spruce Grove, Melcor Collection – 2011 – Reflections – Watercolour
City of Sherwood Park – 2011 – Strathcona Mounted Riders – Photograph
Parkland County – 2010 – Put Another Log on the Fire – Photograph
Rocket Roy’s Trucking – 2010 – We Are Big –Country Rose Door – 2011 – Photographs
City of Spruce Grove, Melcor Collection – 1999 – Spring Blossoms – Watercolour
Town of Drayton Valley – 2005 – The Derricks – Watercolour
C5 Contractors – 2002 – Universe – Encaustic
Cutting Edge Mechanical Services – 2001 and 2006 – Watercolour
Kor Publications – 2003 – Mountain Scenery – Batik
Axford Enterprises – 2005 – Jack and Jill – (pump jacks) – Watercolour
Brandette Well Servicing Ltd – 2006/2007 – Rocky River Bed – Watercolour
Weyerhaeuser – Drayton Valley – 2003 – Mural – Acrylic
DBDL Mechanical Services Ltd. 1999 – 2012 – Watercolour, Acrylic, Encaustic, Photograph
Private Collections
Several art works are enjoyed in private collections throughout Canada, USA and Great Britain
Publications
Artists Press Corporation – Edmonton, Alberta – 2002 and 2003
Watercolour Gazette – Winnipeg, Manitoba – 2003, Watercolour and Batik article 2006, Artist Profile and 2007, Tips for Watercolour
Priority Printing – Edmonton, Alberta – 2009 – Two painting selected for their yearly calendar. January is Rural Mailboxes and October is Autumn Leaves
Draft Horse Connection – Addison, Ontario – 2009 – Four pages of photographs and story on the West Central Draft Horse Association and the Super Team of Alberta
The Small Farmer’s Journal – Oregon, USA – 2009 – Draft Horse Photographs
The Western Producer, The Western Review, The Examiner/Reporter – 1999 to Present – All newspapers have published an article and photograph of Dianna’s art work and general interest photographs
Canadian Wheat Board – 2010 – selected photograph for the month of October – Wind Swept
Memberships
Allied Arts Council of Spruce Grove – AAC – presently Exhibition Chair
Society of Western Canadian Artist – SWCA – Associate Level – presently assistant Jury Selector
Drayton Valley Fine Art Society – DVFAS
St. Albert Painter’s Guild – SAPG
Visual Arts Alberta Association – VAAA – CARFAC
Alberta Community Art Clubs Association – ACACA
Alberta Society of Artists – ASA – Supporting Member
Art Instructor
Several communities in Alberta on a yearly basis spring and autumn Alberta Teachers Association, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011
Judge – Senior Summer Art Games – for Fine Art and Photography 2007, 2009, 2011
