Meet Pastel Artist Dianne Horvath

I enjoy being around other artists and finding inspiration from their work.

The Tasmanian landscape inspires me in so many different ways. The variety of colours, atmospheres, animal life and the diverse artistic talent here.

I enjoyed art in school but once I began my working career it did get put to the side.

So, now that I am retired and also have such a supportive husband, I make time to explore different mediums and subjects. 

The Journey to Becoming a Pastel Artist

I began with charcoal and was introduced to soft pastels and fell in love with them.

I do also love pastel pencils. I have quite a selection of different mediums as I go with what takes my fancy sometimes. My most favourite is still soft pastels.

I enjoy workshops as many do. I have run a few from a little studio at a friends.

They are always a lot of fun. I am always amazed at the artwork produced. I do love sharing skills and learning from fellow artists.

Exploring New Pastel Subjects

I like to challenge myself with new subjects and enjoy several online tutorials.

Learning from the Masters

I find coping the masters very helpful.

Also, I do the things I most enjoy often but I also find that doing a subject I would not normally do helps build my artistic skills.

Having a list of “prompts” is also a way I find helpful to encourage more skilful art.

About the Artist

After attending a casual art group in 2004 in St Helens I was hooked on pastels.

Now that I am retired I find I make more time for the things I enjoy in life.

My art is very important to me and my mental health, and probably my husband’s. He has encouraged me always.

I have found most of my friends are art lovers also.