Fresh off the Easel

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Written By Diana Neggo Artist

Naming this painting was a struggle. I wanted to call it “The Hill Stays” or “That *#@?! Hill” but my brains trust said NO!

This painting was a struggle between creator and the painting and the painting won. I tried to erase that hill several times but the painting had other ideas and the hill kept reappearing.

I was thinking that sometimes painting is like sailing. If you try to sail against the wind you can't win. You just have to go with the wind you can't fight it.. Some paintings are the same, I can start with a firm idea of how it will look. It's all planned in my head but when it comes to the crunch the painting leads me in a completely different direction. One day I'll learn and stop that battle of wills. Go with the wind.

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Details of a bird flying over the land

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Diana Neggo Artist

Diana Neggo – Artist Bio

I was born in Perth, Western Australia, and now live and work in the scenic Ferguson Valley. My practice revolves around acrylics, oils, charcoal, collage, oil sticks on canvas and board. I am best known for my loose abstract and semi-abstract compositions, where free mark-making and layered textures create an emotional connection with the viewer.

Inspired by the natural world, I focus on seascapes and landscapes that capture fleeting moments of beauty and insight. My work is grounded in gestural abstraction—intuitive, expressive, and open-ended—offering viewers a space to reflect and construct their own narratives

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https://www.diananeggoartist.com
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