Diane Snoey Appler Fine Art

An update of what Diane is doing for the Maui Open Studios Event (MOS)

I get to contemplate 2020- precision of my art, better web traffic, hone my skills, expanded vision .. ......why? My broken arm (tennis fall- omg) made me stop painting for a few weeks. A time to reset as my arm sets. What do my followers want to see in the coming year? Open house Salon Fridays? More studio visits? Give me your thoughts. My new Square Store is coming along and I think it will be easier to use! Take a look! https://diane-snoey-appler-artist.square.site/ I’m lo

It started as a Facebook message- from someone I did not know. Not a big surprise since I have my artist site open to anyone to view and email me. Some are buyers of art, some are looking for a painting buddy while in Maui. But the message was the showstopper: "N Zrolka 1938". I responded immediately! "Yes, I'm Diane and niece of Nick Zrolka- you have one of his paintings!" The writer, Norma, responded, "So glad you responded-always a little awkward contacting a total strang

People told me just paint! Ok, but I had a job, other than painting. Could I do both? Could I do it in Maui? All things are possible sometimes. It was a strange feeling to have a one way ticket in your pocket and a new adventure ahead. My husband and I became "shipwrecked" on Maui, setting up a new household and me a new studio. There is a lot to create in Maui. Let's see what I come up with as I pick up my brush again. Check back with me in a month. If you enjoy a #beautifu

My determination was apparent and my wonderful husband supported my passion in oil painting to really learn Plein Air and create my own vision of the world. Christmas brought me a gift. Classes with a well know artist who works in France and the San Francisco Bay area were set up for me from my husband as Christmas gift. Brigitte Curt was found, and had openings in her winter Plein Air classes. She taught us how to be portable, paint outside in the elements, and use the be