Diana Howard

Working primarily in oil on wood or MDF panels, this American artist based in France draws on a background in art direction and a personal history of myopia. The uncertainty of shifting shapes informs a visual approach that finds clarity within apparent randomness, described as the reverse of abstraction. Largely self-taught, the artist has also attended numerous workshops. Translucent glazes are layered to create luminosity, while watercolor serves as an occasional medium. Paintings center on people, animals, and landscapes that have sparked strong emotional responses, seeking to capture moments where ephemeral beauty becomes briefly clear.