"My style is energetic and colourful".
Di is a contemporary artist living in North Yorkshire. Roaming freely over moors and the surrounding countryside provides endless material. Working in the studio and in life classes provides the rest.
“My inspiration is drawn from the nature that surrounds me, I enjoy experimenting but there is a recurring theme in my work with moorland. Colour is all-important, a flash or spark in this monochrome world. The image is not always apparent, but that is part of the fun. I enjoy mixed medium, it gives the freedom to use all the tools in the box".
The beginnings.
Di had an inspirational art teacher whilst at school, and when she left started a foundation course. But she soon had to give this up to make ends meet (although there was an element of her creative flair in all her jobs- shirtmaker, cook, architect's assistant and toy box designer).
So it wasn't until much later, and after raising a family, that she found the time to focus on her passion and completed her HND in fine art at Leeds Metropolitan University in 2000. She has also studied with Robin Child, Brian Pedley, Doug Wales, Jonathan Ellis, Gordon Broadhurst and John Skinner. R.A.
The here and now.
"My goal as an artist is to create something which you instantly fall in love with, as well as look incredible in your home."
Please feel free to browse the online gallery. Studio visits by appointment in Yorkshire.
All the work is original and professionally framed; some is for sale. Please email Di for further information.
House & Garden Magazine
"This space is complemented by a striking painting by artist @dibournearton."
Ramsgill, Di Bourne-Arton
Included as part of House & Gardens' six "favourite examples of art in interiors".
Exhibitions
The Big Art Show, October 2025
Affordable Art Fair, London 2017, 2018, 2025
Royal Academy Marie Curie 2021, 2024
Zillah Bell Gallery June 2024
Tennants August- September 2024
Sedbury Gallery June 2023
Dacre Art Edinburgh November 2021
Art for Angelman, Portland Gallery SW1A 2018
Art for Angelman, Great Western Studios 2024
Hobby Horse Art, Malton Nov 2018
Clare Hall, Cambridge July 2018 - Solo Exhibition
Moulton Chapel June 2015 'Land and Sea'
Harrogate Art Show July 2013
Westgate Gallery, Ripon June 2013 Solo Exhibition
Wrightson Fine Wines- ‘Figures’ 2003, ‘Colour Works’ June 2008, ‘All About The Sea’, November 2013 - Solo Exhibitions
Art For Youth. 2003, 2005, 2007, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023
Harrogate Conference Centre March 2013
Yorkshire Wold Gallery March 2009 & 2010
Hield Gallery 2008 &2010
diverse Paths. Yorko Gallery 2006 & 2007
Phoenix gallery, Richmond 2003
T'art Gallery, Ripon 2001
Open Exhibition. Mercer Gallery, Harrogate. 2005 & 2010
Sypio Exhibition. Great Northern Wines. 2005
St. Paul's Chambers, Leeds. December 2003 & November 2007
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