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Diantha York-Ripley
Diantha York-Ripley is a fine artist and painter specializing in floral, still life, Florida marshes and waterways created in acrylics and mixed media.
Diantha developed a keen interest in art from an early age. It wasn’t until her first art class at the University of North Florida, however, that she discovered, “These people are speaking my language.” While working on her Bachelors of Fine Arts degree, her technique was honed and refined. Diantha was also a flight attendant with a major airline, both before school and during, which broadened her global perspective and influenced her perceptions of the beautiful world in which we live. She has attended workshops in both the United States and Europe, and is a member of the Jacksonville Coalition for the Visual Arts, the St. Augustine Art Association, the Jacksonville Museum of Contemporary Art, The Cummer Gallery of Art and Gardens and The Art Institute of Chicago. Diantha is married with two adult children and enjoys gardening, cooking, reading and spoiling her grandchildren and her black German Shepherd, Raven.
Diantha has always had a ‘special’ way to look at the world and interpret what she not only sees but what she feels. “I have always sought out serene landscapes and natural images which are a composition of textures where acrylic paint and the brush help me to reveal my vision. I hope the viewer is inspired by the presentation of work that opens a door and provides a pathway into my view of the world”.
With a keen eye for beauty in every surrounding, Diantha York-Ripley’s stunning work is treasured by collectors and designers alike. Her work has been displayed in galleries and exhibitions across the country. Ms. York-Ripley’s work features the magnificence of the nature that exemplifies the North Florida area and uses strong art forms on the canvas that embody inner peace.
Diantha York-Ripley works and displays in Northeast Florida including Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Amelia Island, Fernandina, St. Augustine, Starke and Palatka
Website: http://dianthayork-ripley.com/index.htm
Diantha developed a keen interest in art from an early age. It wasn’t until her first art class at the University of North Florida, however, that she discovered, “These people are speaking my language.” While working on her Bachelors of Fine Arts degree, her technique was honed and refined. Diantha was also a flight attendant with a major airline, both before school and during, which broadened her global perspective and influenced her perceptions of the beautiful world in which we live. She has attended workshops in both the United States and Europe, and is a member of the Jacksonville Coalition for the Visual Arts, the St. Augustine Art Association, the Jacksonville Museum of Contemporary Art, The Cummer Gallery of Art and Gardens and The Art Institute of Chicago. Diantha is married with two adult children and enjoys gardening, cooking, reading and spoiling her grandchildren and her black German Shepherd, Raven.
Diantha has always had a ‘special’ way to look at the world and interpret what she not only sees but what she feels. “I have always sought out serene landscapes and natural images which are a composition of textures where acrylic paint and the brush help me to reveal my vision. I hope the viewer is inspired by the presentation of work that opens a door and provides a pathway into my view of the world”.
With a keen eye for beauty in every surrounding, Diantha York-Ripley’s stunning work is treasured by collectors and designers alike. Her work has been displayed in galleries and exhibitions across the country. Ms. York-Ripley’s work features the magnificence of the nature that exemplifies the North Florida area and uses strong art forms on the canvas that embody inner peace.
Diantha York-Ripley works and displays in Northeast Florida including Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Amelia Island, Fernandina, St. Augustine, Starke and Palatka
Website: http://dianthayork-ripley.com/index.htm
A sample of Diantha's Work
To see Diantha's current works in the gallery - Click Here
To see Diantha's current works in the gallery - Click Here
