DOC Logo by Diane Lucille Oliver 9/11/2019
Art by Diane L. Oliver
Artist ~ Bio
Born and raised along the beautiful coast of the Monterey Peninsula in California, Diane Oliver began building her art career late in life. Even when knowing that she loved all the visuals arts from a young age, it wasn’t until turning 39 that she went back to school for formal art instruction, much of which came from living 2 years at St. Vincent De Paul’s Homeless Shelter, downtown San Diego. Now skilled as a multi-medium artist, she works in most of the fine arts, sculpture, photography, and computer graphics. Diane is truly gifted by God and holds that calling as special and sacred.
A quiet and introspective person, Diane believes that works of art should inspire and energize the human spirit. “My goal is to produce images that are motivated from the spiritual realm rather than just the mind, will and emotions,” says Diane. “The whole creative process for me is a life journey to discover who I am, where I came from and what my true purpose in this world is.”
Attending numerous art classes as an adult, Diane has spent years sharpening her skills to avoid becoming a “mediocre copy of another artist’s genius”. She desires that each piece of art turn into a special gift, a treasure with eternal value. Aside from confidence in raw God-given talent, success for Diane is drawn from her experience and in her tools, study, and much observation. Her works of art have been displayed and sold mainly in California establishments including: Sunset Gallery, San Clemente; Dana Point Harbor outdoor shows; The Del Mar Fair.
From 2008 to 2012 as a resident in Meridian, MS her art opportunities expanded showing in the famous Weidmann’s Restaurant; and the local Museum of Art & The Meridian Artist Co-Op.
Diane’s achievements and honors include:
Meridian Museum of Art People’s Choice 2nd Place, John Wayne Painting
Committee Chair, Laguna Niguel Art Association (aka Dana Pt. Fine Arts Assoc.)
Del Mar Fair (CA) Black/White Photography – 2nd Place
San Clemente Art Supply Co (CA) Competition “My Golden Star” – 3rd Place
Art Department Director, Apostolic Ministries/Bible University, Monterey, CA
Candle Productions, Coast Galleries, Big Sur, CA
Ceramic Production, Nielsen’s Extraordinary Ceramics, Pacific Grove, CA
Hand Painter of Collectors Porcelain Figurines, Ronald Van Ruyckevelt Studios, Monterey, CA
Free Lance Artist, RealSure Publishing, Aliso Viejo, CA
Horizon Computer Graphics School, Mira Mar, CA
Reprographics, ECC, downtown City of San Diego, CA
Published photos in International Library of Photography.
“Art should speak for itself, as in: A picture is worth a thousand words.” Diane Oliver, Owner: Oliver’s Art Originals
"Sand Dunes" in Acrylic Paints by Diane L. Oliver
Callie, golden retriever acrylic painting by Diane Oliver January 2021 for Paul & Michelle Crommellin, California
Good, bad, or ugly? PEN & INK STIPPLE
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My Faithful Friend-clay
True American Legend, ACRYLIC
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Ansel Adams-photographer, watercolor
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Whose shoelatchets I am unworthy to untie,
acrylic by Diane L. Oliver
Eve, by Diane L. Oliver
PORTRAITS
Brittany, OIL
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Young Elvis, ACRYLIC
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Lady in Grey, WATERCOLOR
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Thoroughly Modern Mona, OIL/parody
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A Foul Portrait,
PHOTO
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Barney-pet portrait, ACRYLIC
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Hunter - chocolate lab, ACRYLIC
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That's My Q, ACRYLIC
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Austin James Oliver: The Surfer!
by Diane Oliver
LAND & SEA
Moonlight Refreshment, ACRYLIC
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Red Sky at Night,
ACRYLIC
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Bonita Coots,
ACRYLIC
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Waves of Emotion, ACRYLIC
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Sea Breeze, ACRYLIC Air-brush
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Sound of Many Waters, OIL
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My Golden Star, ACRYLIC
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Montage View - Laguna Beach, CA, OIL
DIANE OLIVER'S BOOK COVERS CREATED FOR DR. OLIVER |
Gulf Beach Couple, ACRYLIC- commission
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MUSIC CD COVERS: ART BY DIANE OLIVER
Dana Point California Art Show, Diane's Offering
Diane Oliver painting in the forest of Mississipppi
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ARTIST DIANE OLIVER
B&W study by Photographer Diane L. Oliver, subject Dr. Martin Oliver
Black & White Perspectives by Diane Oliver
Diane L. Oliver's color photography (camera and backgrounds) following, both 2020 and 2021
Diane L. Oliver's color photography (camera and backgrounds)
Diane L. Oliver's color photography (camera and backgrounds)
Diane L. Oliver's color photography (camera and backgrounds)
Diane L. Oliver's color photography (camera and backgrounds)
Diane Oliver at Balboa Island, California