Today we’d like to introduce you to Diana Clark.
Hi Diana, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
My journey began as a visual artist driven by a deep curiosity for texture, form, and emotional expression. I work across a variety of mediums, including oil and acrylic painting, but I was especially drawn to three-dimensional surfaces and sculptural elements. That curiosity led me to experiment with layering, relief, and material exploration, which gradually became central to my artistic language.
As my sculptural practice evolved, I found myself developing materials to better support the kind of work I wanted to create. What began as an in-studio solution eventually grew into Dianique, a modeling art paste designed to support expressive, dimensional work while remaining accessible to other artists. It felt like a natural extension of my creative process rather than a departure from it.
Alongside my studio work, I felt a strong desire to connect with other creatives and learn from their experiences. That led to the creation of Small Art Talk, a video interview series where I sit down with artists at all stages of their journey — from emerging voices to established professionals — to share personal stories, creative processes, and honest conversations about art, growth, and resilience.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The road hasn’t been smooth. One of the biggest challenges was learning to balance experimentation with sustainability — giving myself permission to explore while also building something that could grow over time.
Brand building became an unexpected part of that journey. As my work expanded beyond the studio, I had to learn how to articulate my vision clearly, stay consistent, and trust my voice publicly. That process required patience, confidence, and a willingness to evolve in the open.
What carried me through was staying rooted in my purpose and surrounding myself with a supportive artistic community. Each challenge became a point of reflection rather than a setback, shaping both my work and the way I support other artists today.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
My work centers on sculptural and dimensional painting, where texture, form, and emotional presence are as important as color and composition. While I work in oil and acrylic, I’m especially known for integrating three-dimensional elements into my surfaces — building relief, depth, and tactile narratives that invite viewers to slow down and experience the work both visually and physically.
I specialize in techniques that blur the line between painting and object. My practice is rooted in material exploration, emotional storytelling, and a refusal to work within rigid formulas.
What was your favorite childhood memory?
One of my favorite childhood memories is realizing that I was deeply drawn to color long before I believed I could draw. I remember coloring the face of a toddler and suddenly feeling excited by the endless possibilities of color and expression — thinking, I would love to be an artist.
As a child, I struggled with technical skills and thought of myself more as an observer. I spent a lot of time looking at buildings and cities, wondering why they weren’t more colorful when nature showed us such richness and variation.
Looking back, that observation was never a limitation — it was part of my foundation. Today, seeing murals and public art bring color, energy, and humanity into shared spaces makes me incredibly happy, and that early curiosity continues to live at the heart of my work.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://dianaclarkart.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diana_clark_art/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dianaclarkart/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DianaClarkArt
