About Mimi Diamond:
Living in the Savannah for most of my life has given me an attachment to water, water life, the vibrant greens of our vegetation and shimmering sunlight.
I am primarily a colorist. I attempt to make colors more lustrous than normal, exaggerate colors or use an unexpected color in a particular area. Determining the the color use in my paintings is the most thrilling part of the creation.
I paint with brushes, pallet knives and other tools. Often the painting has an impasto appearance. My work can be true to life, but often it is abstracted.
I began painting as a child. Early in life, painting allowed me to express emotions that cannot be expressed any other way. In addition to painting, I love to work with colorful fabrics, making quilts. I teach art to children and adults and continue to study with other artists such as Chris Groves, West Fraser, Jeff Markowsky, James Langley and Julie Hanson.