About Diane

BIOGRAPHY

D.J. ( Diane Juris) Bykowski describes her work as “a reflection of me – from the whimsical side of my personality to the sedate side where reality and dreams merge and come alive."  Diane’s versatility is apparent in her contemporary abstracts and traditional, almost nostalgic, rendering of a myriad of subjects as well as her wearable art. Juried status in the Arizona Artist’s Guild, Arizona Watercolor Association, Contemporary Watercolorists of Arizona and the Arizona Art Alliance  has brought her much recognition and numerous awards.

 

Her animal portraits and commissions of that “special place or moment” are in high demand since she not only expresses the likeness of her subject but also the essence. Most of her original work is also available as prints and cards. The work of D. J. Bykowski can be found in private and corporate collections and her wearable art is represented at Karen Malfi Collection in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and she is the feature artist  at Poochie's Pet Salon, in Phoenix, Arizona.  In addition, Diane teaches fiber arts at Sew from the Heart in Scottsdale, Arizona.  

 

Diane also hosts a Scottsdale based television program, Scottsdale Artbeat, on City Cable 11 which airs every Saturday at 1, 5 and 8 PM.  Diane interviews both performing and visual artists who either exhibit and/or live in Scottsdale, AZ.

 

Below are some career highlights; here is a link for a more comprehensive resume.