I was born in Egypt, where I attended British Missionary School, a private school in Heliopolis, Egypt where English, French and Arabic were taught. French was my native language, and I also learned Hebrew. In early 1948 I obtained Italian citizenship and in late 1948 moved to Italy where I attended Italian public school in Milan. In 1949 I moved to Paris, France where I attended French public schools. I spent much time visiting the museums of Paris- they were my destination of choice! During these years I traveled extensively throughout Europe. It was after my marriage that I came to the United States.
During my time in the United States I have ventured into many different areas. For four years, I taught French in the FLES program (Foreign Language in the Elementary School) in Maryland. I became educated in both silk painting and floral arrangement, and am now an instructor in both artforms.
For many years I have been involved in the art world, in particular silk painting. With fellow silk-painter Jan Janas, I founded Silk Painters International (SPIN), a non-profit organization to promote this art form. Currently I serve as the SPIN Executive Director and teach silk painting as well.
In collaboration with Jan Janas, I co-authored three books: The Complete Book of Silk Painting, Creative Silk Painting and The Best of Silk Painting, published by North Light. As a silk artist I now produce wall hangings and silk scarves. My sense of color and texture is what informs my silk art.
I am also a photographer! I have traveled the world with camera in hand, ready to capture that shining moment. Seeking to blend my passion for silk and photography, some of my photographic images are now printed on silk by Ed Noyce, a fellow fiber artist.
I participate in juried shows and received
several awards. I enjoy sharing my images and expertise with everyone!
Diane's portrait by Stephen Henderson.
All digital image files on this site are © 2006 Diane
Tuckman.
For more information email Diane at dtuckman at gmail dot
com.
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