Diane Chencharick has a long background in the arts. She enjoyed a successful career in advertising and design, with more than 30 years as a graphic designer, art director and creative director. She experienced the transition from hand drawing to digital and took up watercolor as a form of creative expression beyond the computer. She has mentored numerous artists, developing their creativity, honing their design skills and teaching effective use of contrast and color.

While watercolor continues to be her preferred medium, she works in all forms of water-based media. She is known for her strong use of color and keen sense of design and shows her award-winning work in galleries, as well as many exhibitions. She is active in many watercolor organizations and served on the Board of Directors of the Michigan Water Color Society for more than 15 years before making Florida her permanent home.

Diane currently teaches experimental watermedia techniques and design at the Venice Art Center. Her unique classes and workshops draw not only from her technical skills as an artist, but from her leadership background and zen training, helping artists overcome self-limiting behaviors that keep them stuck in old patterns.

“I believe that making art is not just a mastery of technique, but something that comes through you almost effortlessly when you can get out of your head and let things naturally flow.”

“Kind of Blue”

“Hidden Garden”

“Tidal Flow”

“Leaf Study I”

“Leaf Study II”

“Leaf Study III”