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<![CDATA[Diana Sartor - News]]>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:38:43 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Perfect Pairings]]>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:28:20 GMThttps://www.dianasartor.com/news/perfect-pairings

Mixing it up in the Studio

Spring takes it’s sweet time coming to New England. Waiting for warmer weather was time for some creative exploration. Primarily a painter, I like to mix it up once in a while to experiment with other mediums. Let me show you what I was up to over the winter in my cozy studio.

Small color explorations came first using my creamy oil painting sticks. Mixing the succulent colors directly on the paper was the challenge. Color as well as the textures created is the fascination here.

I pulled out my Gelli plate next. Using this plate is an easy and fun way to produce monoprints without a press. Using tissue and rice papers, working with organic and found materials, these papers can produce the most detailed patterns and textures. The delicacy and transparency of these papers is wonderful on their own or used as collage elements.

Color. Imprinted paper. Time to dive into my paper stash and design some collages. I have oodles of papers I covet and collected over the years. Beautiful little snippets with saturated colors of every hue, monoprinted rice papers with intricate patterns and designs, crops from works on paper. I can’t throw them away!

They are perfect for collage, so I decided to begin a sweet little series for Instagram challenge. Working mostly in pairs I challenged myself to create and post a finished collage every day. It was so much fun!

Hers’s one all dressed up in a standard 8x10in frame.

Take a peek at the collection that will be available Thursday May 6th at 4pm. Bookmark your favorites!

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]]><![CDATA[Changing Tempo]]>Fri, 13 Sep 2019 17:23:37 GMThttps://www.dianasartor.com/news/changing-tempoExpressing your voice as a painter.
The endless possibilities are exciting!

Rhythm, mood, and tempo come to mind when listening to our favorite music. When painting, an artist uses color, value, texture and line to hit the right notes while composing a painting. My approach is intuitive and free flowing. The use of color, value and line to achieve harmony or discord sets the tempo within a piece. The results are varying rhythms that mark an artist’s unique music.

As a mixed media artist with plenty of experience, I’m still excited when beginning a painting. That blank canvas is waiting for what you’ve got to say. Here is where I let intuition take the lead and trust my gut with the experience I’ve gained. Some cobalt blue here, a pop of cadmium orange there—I’m on my way to the dance!

Can you hear the music?
Here is a preview of three pieces I have been working on for my upcoming show at Avondale Arts,
and what inspired them.

“The Pinks Have It" 8x8 inches, Oil and Cold Wax on panel.
The color compliments of orange and blue are a favorite of mine. Texture, strong value range along with horizontal and vertical shapes give structure to this piece.

“Feeling Like a Kid Again” 12x12 inches, Oil and Cold Wax on panel.
Using a similar palette, the lighthearted carefree shapes convey a sense of whimsy.

“After the Storm” 6x12 inches, Oil and Cold Wax on panel.
Strong sensuous color and slashing diagonal line creates drama.

All in all a lot of play and fun is happening in the studio this summer and the time is just flying by.
My latest creative expressions will be on display for you to experience later this month at:
Avondale Arts, Watch Hill, RI.
one of the prettiest spots around!
Show Dates: September 20 through October 20
Opening Reception: Friday, September 20th 5-7 p.m.

I hope you can join me.

Diana

]]><![CDATA[Summer in the Studio]]>Tue, 23 Jul 2019 19:04:44 GMThttps://www.dianasartor.com/news/summer-in-the-studioWhat are you up to this summer ?

Here's what's happening in my studio

As a mixed media artist I’ve enjoyed working with a variety of materials - inks, pastels, monotype and collage. Always looking for a new challenge, I was introduced to Oil and Cold Wax and surprise, surprise I'm hooked!

What's lighting me up with this medium...

...the amazing textures

...the rich complex layers of color which are revealed when scraping away layers. It's so exciting to find what’s waiting below the surface.

..did I mention the alluring consistency when the paint and wax are combined? Creamy and buttery so enticing to layer on!

...and I love experimenting with new color combinations, tools and stencils.

All in all a lot of play and fun is happening in the studio this summer. The time is just flying by.

Here's what's going on outside the studio

If you’re out and about you can see my work in the following exhibits:

Mystic Museum of Art, Member Exhibition
July 12-August 17
Mystic, CT

South County Art Associations’s Annual Members Exhibit
July 18-August 10, 2019
South Kingstown, RI

September brings another delightful opportunity for me. I've been invited to exhibit at
Avondale Arts, Watch Hill, RI.
one of the prettiest spots around!
Look for details in next month’s newsletter.

]]><![CDATA[Artist Profile in The Independant RI]]>Tue, 02 Jan 2018 18:48:55 GMThttps://www.dianasartor.com/news/artist-profile-in-the-independant-ri

When Diana Sartor paints, the impressions she carries within her spill out intuitively in lush hues and spontaneous shapes

I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Helena Touhey for The Independant, Rhode Island. Interviews offer me opportunity to step back and reflect on my process and my journey. Its also an opportuntiy to share my work with the wider community, one never knows who might connect with my work or be inspired to reconnect or reignite their own creative spark! You can read the interview here.

]]><![CDATA[Inspired By Nature]]>Wed, 30 Aug 2017 12:51:34 GMThttps://www.dianasartor.com/news/inspired-by-natureInspired By Nature

I recently had the honor of being profiled in Ann Manion's Blog GreenHillRocks.com. It was lovely to have Ann in my studio and share what inspires me. Hope you enjoy the article too.

Here is a picture of my garden path leading to Ninigret Pond.

Here's the studio with a view overlooking Ninigret pond. Always a wide collection of materials and supplies in easy reach on the studio table!

]]><![CDATA[Catch A Summer Vibe]]>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 13:30:00 GMThttps://www.dianasartor.com/news/catch-a-summer-vibeCatch A Summer Vibe

Announcing
Color Waves
Coastal Living Gallery Exhibit
August 4-29, 2017
Artist Reception: Friday, August 11th, 6-8 p.m.

I’ll be exhibiting with fellow artist Cecile Emond at the CLG in August. “Celebrate” and other new paintings in my party parasol series will be on view. You’ll find lots of color and carefree energy!

Consider stopping in to enjoy the art and the views from the deck, at the Coastal Living Gallery while exploring the charming historic village of Wickford. The perfect destination for a summer stroll…

Coastal Living Gallery
83 Brown Street, North Kingstown RI
(Historic Wickford - on the deck)
Gallery Hours Tues-Friday 9:30 - 2:30

Summer Studio Views

Ever had a studio visit?
see where my inspiration comes from.

]]><![CDATA[Are Your Free for Happy Hour]]>Tue, 30 May 2017 13:30:00 GMThttps://www.dianasartor.com/news/are-your-free-for-happy-hourAre You Free For Happy Hour

Join Me for Happy Hour?

At Avondale Arts, Watch Hill. I'll be showcasing several new works in this lovely space on the water. I'm mixing it up with paintings inspired by organics, abstracts and a little whimsy!. Would love to see you.

Opening Reception Friday, June 2nd from 5-7 p.m.
Exhibition on view, June 1st - 30th.

Avondale Arts
95 Watch Hill Road, Westerly, RI 02891
Open: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00-5:00 Sunday 11:00-4:00

Inside The Studio

I was interviewed this month by Mary Jane Fine, for the Cultured section of the Norwich Bulletin. Read about what inspires me and keeps me excited in the studio throughout the year.

One of My Favorite Quotes:
"One really beautiful wrist motion, that is synchronised with your head and heart, and you have it. It looks as if it were born in a minute". Helen Frankenthaler

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