Dianna's journey into creating vibrant florals, intricate abstract and vivacious landscapes was both circuitous and synergistic.
At an altitude of 7,500 feet, Dianna was propelled into the world of black & white photography while studying Journalism at the University of Wyoming. Watching images "magically" appear in the dark room was like opening gifts on Christmas morning. Thus began her love of art.
After graduating and then working in the PR/Advertising world in Denver, she sold everything and backpacked around the world to explore art and architecture. It was now official - art and Fritzler were officially dating.
In 2000, she moved with her family near the towering red rocks of the National Monument in Grand Junction, CO and began painting. By 2003, her "exuberant paintings" were in multiple galleries from Santa Fe, NM to Steamboat Springs, CO.
Dianna's work is collected internationally and is in the private collections of Children's Hospital Colorado, St. Mary's Hospital, Colorado Mesa University and Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado.
She teaches both Bodacious Blooms and Cold Wax Workshops throughout the country where she is happy share her knowledge and challenge students in a fun and nurturing environment.
Her biggest honor is to spread joy through her art as well as at numerous workshops.
Artist's Statement
My paintings reflect how I see life - somewhat chaotic, but always vibrant and joyful. No matter what medium I use, each painting I create begins with a vibrant patchwork of paints and wild mark making. From there, I begin laying in additional crazy shapes of color one by one. It is at this point that I let the painting direct me where to go next. This push and pull of color, texture, line and shape is a dance that infuses and challenges my sensibilities. When superimposing layer upon layer of paint and manipulating it back and forth, I retreat into the profound journey of living in the moment with complete awareness and (mostly) acceptance. My intention always is to sprinkle seeds of joy and help foster optimism.
Current Gallery Representation
Osmosis Art Gallery - Niwot, CO
