Anzzia: Tell us a bit about yourself and your artwork. What’s your background?
Diana: I'm a 26-year-old artist currently living between the US and Serbia, I have a studio here in which I spend my days working. I was classically trained in Florence, Italy where I learned to work with
traditional techniques and materials. I am currently focusing on growing my body of work which is rooted in my academic training.
Anzzia: How long have you been honing your craft?
Diana: In 2014, when I applied to study at The Florence Academy of Art is when my serious training began. I studied classical painting and drawing for three years since I've graduated. I have continued to improve and study the work of old masters.
Anzzia: What does your work aim to say?
Diana: I don’t believe it should be seen as a necessity to make a statement, paintings are visual by nature. I, myself, am more interested in things like aesthetics, a mood, a sense of atmosphere.
Anzzia: Why do you do what you do?
Diana: I have a deep love for traditional painting and my admiration for artists of the past continues to grow every day. I like to think that I am following their path which has been forgotten in the past century and is only now beginning to flourish again.
Anzzia: What's integral to the work of an artist?
Diana: Passion for the work he or she makes and an honest belief that it can be inspiring to others
Anzzia: How has your practice changed over time?
Diana: I graduated from my academy one year ago. My work before the classical training was totally different than what I am doing now. Before, I was very focused on certain aesthetics and moods but did not have the ability to translate them into a traditional composition. The past few years have been focused on school work, and this year I am working on marrying the two.
Anzzia: What art do you most identify with?
Diana: I connect most with the academic painters of the 19th century, their work is the biggest influence of my own.
Anzzia: What work do you most enjoying doing?
Diana: Portraiture from life is the most enjoyable and rewarding work for me.
Anzzia: What themes do you pursue?
Diana: At the moment I'm very attracted to figures in interiors, a strong aesthetic and a strong mood are important to me. Lately, I have been very interested in incorporating decorative elements in my paintings.
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Diana Priscila Solis
Location: California, US & Serbia
Website: Dianapriscila.com
Social media: Instagram: Dianapriscila_
Artwork By: Diana Priscila Solis