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Show u SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY JULY 25, 2001 Community Kane County Travel center August artist of the month garden, under a big apple tree, old white colander in her lap, with peas and beans, Diane said. This painting won a Best of Show award in a Cali- show. When I can relate to the painting, my best work and it always turns out well because of the love I feel painting it, she remarks. The viewer can sense and feel it, although not be totally aware of what draws them toward a par-ticular piece of work. The wide range of Bertinis subject matter varies, but she is partial to Still Life. However, the word still life seems too mundane for the work she pro- duces. Works that are very much colorful and alive, exciting...objects in light that convey warmth, love and energy produce a sense of movement not stillness. Diane grew up in the heart- land of America, in Iowa...and always had an interest in the world of art. Color and drawing fascinated her from an early age, but she did not bring everything into realization until 1990. Marriage and raising six children were a first priority. With her children grown, she began Diane Bertini Mallory will have this and other works on display at her professional career under the guidance of Grumbacher, the Travel Council building through August. award winning platform artist, The Kane County Travel the heart. Objects, people or Linda McCoy. Credits also go to Council is pleased to present lo- - places that have a special mean- - world renowned artist, Leverett cal artist, Diane Bertini ing to her. The painting Le- - Boruszak, famous primarily for gumes & Lace was my very first her figure paintings, still life, Diane said. It was Combining what she has inspired and composed in re- learned, with an innate artistic membrance of her Grand- - ability, her artworks possess Wednesand continue through mother, a hard working, coun- - versatility and a natural God day, August 29, 2001. All are try woman, who loyed to garden, given talent that she is extremely welcome to attend an opening As a child, she fondly remem- - thankful for. After only one year reception from 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1st. Award on two out of three paint- ing at the Clovis Old West Art Show. Although her work only re- cently debuted in Utah, she is rapidly gaining recognition, Through hardwork, study, com- mitment and never ending zeal, she paints daily in her Kanab . studio. Coming events include par- ticipation in the St. George Art in the Park, in September, an outdoor event. Invitation to at- tend the St. George Regional in October, a juried show spon- sored by the St. George Art Museum and City. She currently has work displayed at the Kane County Hospital. She has taught local art classes and enjoys helping those who are interested in furthering their artistic talents. She signs all of their a path of ing final destination, the focal point, where the light is usually at its more intense...the eye comingto rest naturally, holding a gaze on what I want the viewer to look light-reach- at, says Bertini. This approach sively studying Old Master tech-fille- d niques, she incorporates them in her work but also uses new ideas of her own. Freely experi-forai- a menting with all mediums, she prefers the richness that oil to her artwork. A dedicated artist, finding art limit-whil- e less and wishing she could add another 100 years to her life, just to learn more about it. Her original works are exhibited in private collections throughout the United States, Bertini likes to quote a saying: A laborer works with his hands, a craftsman works with his hands and head; and an artist works with his hands, his head and his heart. If you have any questions or would like to contact the artist, col-develo- ors-giv- her e-m- ail 435-644-207- 7. wanting information on exhibit- Bertinis style developed ing at the Travel Council, please mostly from her love of the Old contact Jennifer Kaufman at Sun Masters work, she calls it Mod: Gallery, Italian bom parents. 435-644-589- 6. HMSIMIMI s X United Piiucs VITAMIN SPECIAL! NATURE'S WAY Vitamins 12 Price! Jj PEPPERMINT OIL Capsules (Pepogest) ' Nature's Way, $f Veggies & Fruits, Nature's Way, $4 NUTRI-JUIC- E KANAB UNITED DRUG 1 Your Good Neighbor Pharmacy 57 West Center chili peppers, a grandchild walking or playing in the rain, or the clouds after an afternoon thun- nn N? m Echo-Cardiogra- m Find out your legal rights. 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Bertinis gift as an artist is in seeing beauty in commonplace and simplicity...an Anasazi bowl filled with daisies, sun striking a towel filled with freshly washed Looking closely at her work, you will find that each painting tells a story. What you cant see is that it is a story about herself. Art is an expression of an experience an artist has with something, not the thing itself, says Diane. With her exuberant passion for painting, she reflects images on canvas that come from . n address is: or by theresadtmhotmail.com Bertini, her maiden name, in honor of her phone: Anyone DID YOU TAKE FEN-PHE; Exten-a- her artwork 6-- When people view my artwork, I would like them to let their eyes travel up, down and around the piece, as if following era Classical Realism. O |