19th & 20th Century New Zealand and European Artists

Summer Exhibition 2011 / 12

Diane Flynn Diane Flynn was born in Huddersfield where she developed her creative talents. She studied art at Huddersfield, Batley and Manchester School of Art. She has lived for many years in France, living first in Languedoc and then later in Normandy. In 1976 she married Paul Hedley who is also a very talented figurative and landscape artist. During 1976 Batsford published her book on 'Portrait Drawing Techniques'. She has also written several articles on portrait painting for 'The Artist' magazine. Her techniques and vibrant compositions are always exciting and it was this aspect which attracted one of London's leading galleries to retain her as a resident artist during the late 80's and early 90's. She now lives in the South of England and exhibits in various galleries in the UK. Exhibitions: The Royal Society of Portrait Painters The Royal Overseas League (1st prize winner) The Pastel Society

The summer exhibition at Jonathan Grant Galleries includes oils and watercolours by a diverse range of New Zealand and British artists including Sir Peter Siddell, Grahame Sydney, S L Thompson, Charles Goldie, Peter McIntyre and Sir Alfred Munnings, Sir William Russell Flint, Sir William Dargie, Nick Cuthell and Zahran Southon.