Diane is currently in Hengelo, Netherlands although her permanent home is in Seminole, Texas. After 22 years as an Air force wife, she has lived in many places with her husband Ret Air Force MSGT Doug Chilson. Doug and Diane spent half of his career in the southwest as well as North Dakota and England.

I always wanted to be an artist, have the art degree, and be a big success!  I used to keep a little book of sketches when I was a kid to keep track of my progress. I came to the realization that raising three children and working full time to help support the family left little time for college and stardom!  I sold my artwork on the side to make some extra cash by doing portraits. My artwork has always been a passion no matter what the circumstances. The great thing about art is that it doesnt talk. We are left to our  devices in how we preceive it.  There are many elements that help us like shape,line,tone,color etc  but as each artist is unique so is the viewer! I had a blast when I was actually able to take  classes at NMSU. I have worked in several mediums but I just cant shake that desire to work in Conte and Charcoal, as messy as it is. I really get a blast of inspiration when I connect a subject with an emotional feeling we can all relate to. Art has taught me a few things, for example, slow down, enjoy what your doing, perfection only works in math,you don't have to be famous, and a masters is not necessary to love creating art. I cannot claim to be highly educated in art nor completely self taught, but I always thought that labels look best on designer jeans anyway!

PUBLISHED IN THE 2008 EDITION

"Harvest Of New Millenium" 

(Journel of Art and Poetry)

INSIGHT

INSIDE OUT

PUBLISHED IN THE 2008 EDITION

"Taj Majal Review"

ON THE FENCE

INHABITANT

HORSE TREATS

LOOK FOR DIANE'S ART IN THE UPCOMING EDITION

"Harvest of New Millenium"

CRIMSON SCHOLAR

SALSA TIME

NO IRON ROADS

ARTWORK ON DISPLAY IN LOCAL SEMINOLE TEXAS BUSINESSES

DIANE CHILSON IS A  MEMBER OF THE SEMINOLE AREA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS