Diane O'Connell, an award-winning artist, began her painting journey over 30 years ago at Lake Tahoe, where her acceptance into a juried exhibit marked the start of her art career. Since then, she has exhibited and won numerous awards in galleries across California and internationally.

While Diane enjoys exploring various mediums, she has recently concentrated on oil painting. Her work has been showcased at prestigious venues such as the Michael Seewald Gallery, Solana Beach Library, La Costa Resort, and El Camino Country Club with the Sargent Art Group. She has also been featured in juried exhibitions at the Tahoe Arts Festival, Art Beat on Main Street, COAL Gallery, North County Fine Arts Society (NCFAS), Front Porch Gallery, San Diego County Fair, Debra Huse Gallery on Balboa Island, Encinitas Civic Center, Oceanside Museum of Art, Fallbrook Art Guild, and the Cannon Art Gallery Juried Biennial in Carlsbad.

Diane's dedication to her craft and her ability to capture the essence of her subjects have earned her a respected place in the art community. Her work continues to inspire and captivate audiences, reflecting her passion and skill as an artist.