– About Diane –

Diane Tunnell's passion for art began at a very young age and was fostered by the encouragement of close family and friends. She explored art at the Colorado State University and received a B.A. in Art and Anthropology from the University of Colorado. Diane also earned an Associate Degree in Advertising Design from the Art Institute of Colorado. While in college, she studied art in the Tuscany Hills near Florence, Italy. She traveled extensively throughout Europe, Mexico and India, studying the art and architecture of different cultures.

Diane has had the opportunity to incorporate her knowledge and love of art in a myriad of settings. In addition to creating art, she has worked in the advertising industry, as a yoga instructor, and as an elementary school teacher. She now feels blessed to be pursuing art full-time.

As a member of the Hawaii Watercolor Society, Diane has been in juried exhibitions biannually since 2010 and has accrued accolades for her colorful, bold tropical style of watercolor. She has been involved in many group and solo shows on the Big Island, as well.

Waimea portrait artist, Kathy Long has been a mentor to Diane. Helping to refine her unique blend and style of watercolor painting, she has also learned from prominent watercolor artists, including Carol Carter, Kathleen Alexander, Robert O'Brien, and Iain Stewart.

Diane’s work can be found in private collections, and on display at the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel, West Hawaii Civic Center, Kona's Veterans' Administration, Hawaii Document Service, Clark Realty, medical offices, Compassionate Expressions Mountain Inn (North Carolina) and the Life Care Center of Littleton (Colorado). She donates to the fundraising auction for Kona Hospital.