Biography
"The more I paint the more I like everything!" Jean-Michel Basquiot
Diane Voyentzie, a versatile artist, with many different styles and projects, has been involved in a variety of aspects of art for four decades, including teaching, and private commissions for both residential and public paintings and murals..
She studied art at the University of Florida, and the Isabel O'Neil Studio in New York City, including with Scott Christensen, Hiram Williams, Isabel O’Neil, Ian Cairnie. She has taught at The O’Neil Studio , NYC, The Parsons School of Design The New School in New York City., and the Brookfield Craft Center in CT. She has worked with designers and architects throughout the NY area., and has had numerous one person shows. She resides in Brookfield, CT. and Gainesville, FL
She studied art at the University of Florida, and the Isabel O'Neil Studio in New York City, including with Scott Christensen, Hiram Williams, Isabel O’Neil, Ian Cairnie. She has taught at The O’Neil Studio , NYC, The Parsons School of Design The New School in New York City., and the Brookfield Craft Center in CT. She has worked with designers and architects throughout the NY area., and has had numerous one person shows. She resides in Brookfield, CT. and Gainesville, FL
THE MONKEY BAR..NYC
The iconic Monkey Bar in New York City, was one of the first public murals painted by Diane Voyentzie in 1984. It was included in the Rizzoli Book THE MURALS OF NEW YORK, by Glenn Palmer Smith. The Monkey Bar has been featured in many movies and TV shows.
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MONKEY BAR PRINTS AVAILABLE
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Giclee Prints from the original paintings are available in 12"x18" ($120.00) and 16"x20" ($150.00 ) and are printed on deep mat art paper. 203 733 2034 or dvoyentzie@mac.com
Painting Installed in Banner Elk NC
The High Country Charitable Foundation has installed a large elk painting that is their logo in the elegant barn that serves as an event venue. The High Country Charitable Foundation's vision is to provide for needy residents and animals by supporting local public charities and other private foundations.
New Watercolor Sketches Available Below
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These 9 x 11 quick preparatory sketches for oil paintings are for sale for $150.00. They are original pencil, pen and ink, and watercolor . They are quick studies and are
Some Public Murals
Lake Tahoe dining room painted in Norwegian Rosemaling style, with colorful flowers and fanciful marbleizing. It appeared on the cover of AD July 1989.
The Art Deco mural is in the Wellington Hotel in NYC., and was painted in 1995. The Monkey Bartender lives at the Monkey Bar., and the Staircase Mural is in the Hotel Elysee NYC and was painted in 1995. These are a few of public projects finished over the years.
New Paintings
"The PINES OF ROME I". 25" x 33". oil on unstretched canvas . ships in a tube. $1,200.00
'THE PINES OF ROME II". Oil on unstretched Canvas. $1,200.00
"GLOBAL". Oil on unstretched Canvas. 3feet x 4 feet'
'$3,000.
The paintings below were inspired by my daily meditations after the pandemic. I have found that meditating , or just sitting quietly, with no noise other than the music of nature: the wind, the waves, and trees, rustling, and birds singing has given me a new way to observe and enjoy nature.
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"Surf Naples". 2022. 24 x 30. $1,300.00
"Bermuda Pink". 2022 16 x 20. $500.00
"Beach Waves" 2022. 16 x 20. $500.
"Desert Wind". 2022. 24 x 36. $1,500.
"Tropical Foliage" 2022. 36 x 24. $1,500.00
Residential Murals
These murals below are some of the various designs and styles that can change the entire charater of a room. Inspiration comes from nature, room colors, use of the room , and the client's and designer's ideas. The paintings, and murals can be a look into a dream or simply a beautiful way to enhance a room. Exploring new techniques, and new art tools, as well as new substructures, are what keeps the passion for painting alive.
Gates of Jerusalem
The eight gates of the old city of Jerusalem are what I began as a series. The paintings are all 24x30 inches on stretched canvas. The paintings are mixed media with heavy impasto paint, and charcoal, pencil, and acrylic, and oil washes.
They are each $1,500.00 and are 24x30 inches on stretched canvas. The Lions Gate, The Golden Gate, and and The Jaffa Gate are SOLD. If you hover over the painting the Gate's name appears.
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Any monkey scene can be ordered.
Paintings are 24"x30" or 24"x36" and are $1,500.00. Paintings will be finished in 3 weeks.
email me: dvoyentzie@mac.com
or text me .2037332034
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See my paintings on Saatchiart.com
contact me : dvoyentzie@mac.com
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If you would like to contact me.Thank you!