Journal

Algoma, Wisconsin – a home to James May Gallery

Starting from May 1, the James May Gallery is hosting its consecutive art show celebrating our most vital resource – water. I am honored to be part of its virtual exhibition on Artsy. The James May Gallery is based in Algoma, Wisconsin – a place I had not heard of before. This post is dedicated to the town of Algoma which, after […]
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Search of portraits

I had a homework to paint a portrait in a more traditional manner – possibly the closest style would be impressionism. I failed 50% of this task because I did paint portraits (3 of them), yet not in the manner required. Each time I sat down to do it, my own painting style that has already established itself within me […]
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My painting at the London Art Biennale

With the utmost joy and honor, I am happy to share that my painting “Green chair with a view” has been chosen by a jury for the London Art Biennale 2021!!! The results of the finalists have been posted and I’m super happy to be among such amazing talents! Curated by international museum and gallery professionals, the Biennale takes place at the […]
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My version of Jacques Cousteau

I don’t know if that was the appeal of the great unknown blue space underwater or the fact that after each episode the next on TV programme was Chip n’ Dale cartoon, but The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau is the ultimate childhood memory and Jacques Cousteau – one of the most inspiring figures in my world. The Undersea World […]
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My painting at the James May Gallery

The James May Gallery, based in Algoma, US is a super fresh family-run gallery with an annual art show celebrating our most vital resource – water. I am honored to be among the selected artists for the Art of Water virtual exhibition on Artsy, with all artworks available for display and sale. The exhibition is running from May 1 – July […]
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The exciting time of studying again

Since February, I am back to school with the well-known and respected artist Valery Baida, a graduate of the prestigious VGIK in Moscow, Russia, and a member of the Russian Association of Artists. Valery and his family have been living in Latvia for many years now. I was lucky to meet him and his wife at their studio, to later […]
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Ciao Bello Bellagio

Gallery of some of my plein air painting spots in Bellagio, Italy. The beautiful village on Lake Como is easy to paint – each corner and look can be framed. I’m grateful to the local people and their warm welcome during the lockdown. Hope to be back there soon. All images in this post are property of Diana Dzene and […]
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Plein air painting in quarantine

There couldn’t be a better time to paint than in quarantine. In the first wave of the pandemic, the first lockdown in March/April 2020 I painted 17 paintings. There are no distractions and there’s no better way to soothe the need to make the best of the time at home. Now, in the second wave of the pandemic, it is […]
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Your vote needed!

Help! 🎨 😊 I have submitted my “Woman sunbathing by Lake Como” oil painting for an art contest by the #BROADMagazine and #theCurators – Visions. The finalists of the contest will be chosen by a jury and by a public vote. There are many, many beautiful artworks, yet I will highly appreciate if you have a moment and cast your […]
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