Diane Renchler

Diane's inspiration for the fluid and direct style of watercolor came from her early years as an airline stewardess where there were layovers and time to paint in many exotic areas of the world, including Hawaii. "I can remember always carrying my sketchbook with me". Although those early paintings were destroyed in a fire, the desire to paint on location has never been lost. In addition to the watercolor plein air style, Diane also does a mythological/inner journey style in gouache. Life drawing, oils and acrylics are also part of her repertoire. Just before moving to Hawaii, Diane earned a Master's Degree in Expressive Arts Therapy and worked as a therapist using art, music and movement.