An award winning artist, Dianne was a graphic designer for 25 years. She has taught workshops in mixed media, acrylic painting, and collage at the Palo Alto Art Center and the Pacific Art League of Palo Alto, CA, where she was the President of the Board. She exhibits her work in the Ashland, Medford, and Jacksonville, Oregon area as well as nationally. She acquired her Bachelor of Fine Art in Studio Art in June 2010.

Dianne is a founding member of AMBUS Contemporary Art, a professional women’s art group. The AMBUS group exhibits traveling shows in various galleries and venues in and around Southern Oregon. She also is a member and treasurer of the Jacksonville Art Presence in Jacksonville, Oregon where she resides.