Focusing primarily on landscapes, Diane works in both pastel and oil. Using sketches and preliminary drawings/paintings done plein air or from photographs, the paintings are then finished in her studio. "I love being outside, and painting gives me the opportunity to really see what nature has to offer us."
In addition to painting landscapes, Diane's Pet Portraits in pastel have become increasingly popular and are in homes across New England. Diane accepts commissions for landscapes and pet portraits.
Group Exhibitions:
2018
Whistler House Museum of Art Fall Juried Members Exhibition
November 17 to January 26, 2018
Corporate Collections:
2019~Auburn Family Dentistry in Auburn, NH purchased a painting for the newly redecorated office and commissioned Diane to paint a local scene for their permanent collection which is displayed on the reception wall.
2018~Diane is displaying Original Paintings at 'AW Plastic Surgery' at 500 Market St., Suite 1B in Portsmouth, NH through the beginning of November 2018.
2017~Melrose Wakefield Hospital in Massachusetts acquired four of Diane's original paintings for the Intensive Care Unit for their permanent collection
Press:
http://bostonvoyager.com/interview/meet-diane-crespo-diane-crespo-fine-art-gallery-north-boston-portsmouth-new-hampshire/
2015 Featured Artist in the 'Hippo Press'
2013 Featured Artist in 'Destination New Hampshire' for the Merrimack Valley Region
Memberships:
Pastel Society of New Hampshire
Newburyport Art Association
Lowell Art Assocation
Education:
2011 Graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from New Hampshire Institute of Art.
Awards:
2017 First Place in Pastel, Hampton Falls Art Exhibit
2013 Buergin Critique Award for 'Scottish Loch' at the Pastel Society of NH Member Show
July 2011 'Best in Show' for 'Country Road' at the Weare Annual Fine Art Show
September 2009 second Place for "Angel Cove" 4th annual Art on the commons Fine Art show
May 2008 Manchester Artist of the month
March 2007 Manchester Art Associations Artist of the month
February 2006 Derry Arts Festival, Third Place in Pastels for "Angel Cove"
June 2006 Bedford Art Affair in the Country, Third Place in Pastel for "Warm and Cool Study"
March 2005 Manchester Art Associations Artist of the month
April 2005 Most Favorite Artist, Bedford Mall Art Show
May 2005 Manchester Art Associations Artist of the month
December 2005 Manchester Art Associations Artist of the month
Galleries:
Diane Crespo Fine Art Gallery
32 Hanover Street Manchester,NH 03101
Open: Wednesday 12:00-5:00
Thursdays & Fridays 11:00-8:00
Saturdays 10:00-6:00
Sundays by appointment
Closed~Mondays and Tuesdays
603-493-1677
See our "Contact" page for information on contacting Diane by email.
In addition to painting landscapes, Diane's Pet Portraits in pastel have become increasingly popular and are in homes across New England. Diane accepts commissions for landscapes and pet portraits.
Group Exhibitions:
2018
Whistler House Museum of Art Fall Juried Members Exhibition
November 17 to January 26, 2018
Corporate Collections:
2019~Auburn Family Dentistry in Auburn, NH purchased a painting for the newly redecorated office and commissioned Diane to paint a local scene for their permanent collection which is displayed on the reception wall.
2018~Diane is displaying Original Paintings at 'AW Plastic Surgery' at 500 Market St., Suite 1B in Portsmouth, NH through the beginning of November 2018.
2017~Melrose Wakefield Hospital in Massachusetts acquired four of Diane's original paintings for the Intensive Care Unit for their permanent collection
Press:
http://bostonvoyager.com/interview/meet-diane-crespo-diane-crespo-fine-art-gallery-north-boston-portsmouth-new-hampshire/
2015 Featured Artist in the 'Hippo Press'
2013 Featured Artist in 'Destination New Hampshire' for the Merrimack Valley Region
Memberships:
Pastel Society of New Hampshire
Newburyport Art Association
Lowell Art Assocation
Education:
2011 Graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from New Hampshire Institute of Art.
Awards:
2017 First Place in Pastel, Hampton Falls Art Exhibit
2013 Buergin Critique Award for 'Scottish Loch' at the Pastel Society of NH Member Show
July 2011 'Best in Show' for 'Country Road' at the Weare Annual Fine Art Show
September 2009 second Place for "Angel Cove" 4th annual Art on the commons Fine Art show
May 2008 Manchester Artist of the month
March 2007 Manchester Art Associations Artist of the month
February 2006 Derry Arts Festival, Third Place in Pastels for "Angel Cove"
June 2006 Bedford Art Affair in the Country, Third Place in Pastel for "Warm and Cool Study"
March 2005 Manchester Art Associations Artist of the month
April 2005 Most Favorite Artist, Bedford Mall Art Show
May 2005 Manchester Art Associations Artist of the month
December 2005 Manchester Art Associations Artist of the month
Galleries:
Diane Crespo Fine Art Gallery
32 Hanover Street Manchester,NH 03101
Open: Wednesday 12:00-5:00
Thursdays & Fridays 11:00-8:00
Saturdays 10:00-6:00
Sundays by appointment
Closed~Mondays and Tuesdays
603-493-1677
See our "Contact" page for information on contacting Diane by email.
