ARTIST BIOGRAPHIES - DIANE ROMANELLO

Diane Romanello (1954-) is a self-taught artist whose scenic paintings are characterized by a sense of beauty and romance, inviting the viewer into a serene natural world. Whether depicting pastel flower gardens lining a promenade, brick lanes leading to lakefronts, or boardwalks which entice a walk on the beach, her images suggest the memory of a treasured place.

Romanello's paintings blend luxuriant and soothing color with sumptuous texture, her brushstrokes evident in every image. Her luminous beach scenes, landscapes, gardens and country retreats merge elements of fantasy with realism, accomplished by the artist's keen sense of light, texture and composition. Savoring the intensity of color and calming energy inherent in nature, both present in her paintings, the artist's aspiration is simply stated: "I want the viewer to feel as though they can step right into my work."

With her one-person shows consistently selling out, and her selection by private and corporate collections nationwide, including AT&T, Columbia Pictures, Equitable Life Insurance and United Way of Long Island, Romanello's message is clearly well-received.

VIEW DIANE ROMANELLO COLLECTION

• Vassileva, Silvia
• Schlabach, Sue
• Penner, Janelle
• Tavoletti, Anne
• Paschke, Chris
• Audit, Lisa
• Nai, Danhui
• Mullan, Michael
• Hristova, Albena
• Pertiet, Katie