Hiroshige Japanese master of print

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858)  master print maker.   "The Rough Seas at Neruto"Seen in a comprehensive exhibition of his work at the British Museum, London  August 2025.  The level of skill and artistry is very great.

The Art of Drawing Horses day class 18th October Gargunnock, Stirling

A few lively images of students' past work over the past year or two.  More info   www.dianahand.com/courses  

Abstract Horse in Landscape sketches

I very much like these little abstract drawings from a few years ago, created with raw spontaneous energy and certitude.

Oil studies of Newmarket

Back catalogue of Newmarket studies made a few years ago.   Here's the first one.  I have altered it very slightly. I will be adding more of these

Art in the Park 2025 as it happened

 A great weekend in Leamington Spa.  Thanks to the brilliant organisers and volunteers, coffee makers, colleagues, friends and customers for a happy experience.

Drawing the skeleton at Dicks’s Vet, Edinburgh

 Fabulous morning last week studying from the equine skeleton at The Royal School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh.   However much I study and learn, there is ALWAYS a new stage of understanding.  Thanks to Gottfried Bammes, I…

Charcoal studies of the horse’s head

First studies for my new exhibition next year in Dunblane.  I am looking again at the horse's head.  This time with deeper understanding.  

Wallhangings

NEW!   Wallhangings at Great Northern Contemporary Craft and Art Fair, Newcastle.  All sold.

New series of abstract paintings

The above painting "The Red Road" is special for me - a breakthrough moment between shape, subject and colour.   The series abstract paintings below are a development of this painting. 

Great Northern Contemporary Art and Craft Fair, Newcastle upon Tyne 20-22nd June, 2025

I am looking forward to showing my work at this event hosted by Great Northern Contemporary Craft FairsI want to combine my love of colour and texture with a passion for drawing.  I shall be showing both textilesand paintings. …