Diane Bennett-Way
"I am striving to enhance my awareness of the elements which create an interesting painting and consciously working towards this goal while maintaining the initial joy of painting."
Diane Way works primarily in watercolour and with a life long affinity for drawing is basically self taught. Her work is characterized by it's attention to detail and ability to capture special moments. For fall 2009 she is pleased to share her newest image,
"ESTEEMED LUNCH"
The process of creating art can reveal many insights that may also be related to life. For one it has reminded me to live in the moment, conscious of the present gifts I have. After recently experiencing a journey with Breast Cancer I wanted to share this personal discovery with fellow cancer patients. Fortunately I have been able to do this by becoming an instructor with the Arts in Medicine Program at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, Ab. Additionally I myself have benefited from the AIM program. Just when I was confronted with all the traumatic emotions one experiences when getting a cancer diagnosis I was introduced to this wonderful program. It helped me experience increased awareness of myself, better cope with distressing symptoms, stress, and traumatic experiences while enjoying the life-enhancing process of making art!
This painting entitled “Esteemed Lunch” was coaxed out of me by dear friends when I was in the process of picking up the pieces of my life during recovery from cancer treatment. Their confidence in me helped kick start the rest of my life, defining myself as an artist again rather than a cancer patient. It depicts another Cancer Survivor, “Harry Home”, taking a lunch break beside the powerful wheels of the 6060. Harry is a well respected long time Jasper Engineer and Canadian Railway Hall of Famer. Since 1960 he has worked to preserve another Survivor, the 6060, a CNR "Mountain-type" steam locomotive, which once transported transcontinental passenger trains across our country.
This painting is available in two formats, proceeds going to Arts In Medicine and the restoration of 6060.
8x12 prints are $49.99
10 x 14 giclee prints are $125
Prints are presented in an archival mat and back and polybag. Shipping is extra.
Orders can be placed by emailing here...or on the Rocky Mountain Rail Society website.
This print is one of the projects inspired by IOTAD, a non profit corporation working to create partnerships and foster awareness for Alberta's cultural industry.
___________________________________________________________
Exhibits
1995 Spirit of the Mountains, Jasper Alberta
1995 Wildlife, Landscapes and Wildflowers, Jasper
1996 Jasper Collection, Ortona gallery Edmonton
1996 Heritage buildings, Jasper museum
1997 Jasper Memories, solo show, Downstairs Gallery Jasper
2000 Open Roads Studio Tour, Jasper
_____________________________________________
Commissions
1993 Mens Mountain Classic Golf Tournament
1994 Ski Salute, Jasper Ski Club
1995 Interprovincial Pipe Line Inc
1996 Western Hockey League
1996 Jasper Inn 25th Anniversary
1996 37th Annual Alberta Premiers Conference
2001 Book "On Mountain Top Rock" Illustrations
2004 Dreamers
and Doers, 
Alberta Centennial Documentary
________________________________________________________________
For more information contact Diane Bennett-Way
back to visual arts merchandise search