"When I keep my mind off what I am doing, I do my best work."
About
C. Dianne Zweig
C. Dianne Zweig is a Contemporary abstract artist whose artwork is influenced by the organic shapes and characteristic designs of 1950s-1960s textiles. She is on faculty at The West Hartford Art League (W.H.A.L), a well respected regional program for the arts for over 85 years. A maven on the Colorful eras and author of several books on collecting the 1950s & 1960s, Dianne brings her campy but skillful approach to creating Mid Century inspired abstract art. She enjoys teaching adult art classes and workshops. Also a retired psychotherapist, Dianne is interested in the psychology of the creative process and creative aging. Website:http://www.cdiannezweig.com You may contact Dianne via email.
Join Dianne on Social Media
Below are the groups and pages that I have started and administer on Facebook.
The Art of Mark Making in Abstract Art:
The Art of Mark Making in Abstract Art for artists to share innovative Mark making techniques, tools, works in progress, completed works, product information, critique discussions, exhibits, shows, articles, videos and more.
The Art of Creating Abstract Art
My first group The Art of Mark Making in Abstract Art had so many members asking questions that went beyond mark making that I developed a sister group called The Art of Creating Abstract Art to cover the nuts and bolts of being an abstract artist.
The Art of Collage This newer group has been gaining momentum each week as I’m discovering that there are so many exciting artists who enjoy working in Abstract collage. Please join us The Art of Abstract Collage.
The Art of Assemblage & Found Object
This group is for 3-D artists who enjoy using found objects in their work or create assemblages from a variety of materials. Please join us https://www.facebook.com/groups/2795327044055362/
C. Dianne Zweig Art Studio FB Page
I set up a special page on Facebook to share images, articles, student work, announcements, news, course offerings, exhibits. To follow this page please go to C. Dianne Zweig Art Studio
Dianne on Instagram
Instagram is where I post my latest work.
Dianne on Pinterest
See what’s trending in my world of art, style, design and collectibles https://www.pinterest.com/cdiannezweig/
My Art & Mid Century Style
Inspired by Modern design, I teach classes at The West Hartford Art League, combining my interest in Mixed media design and 1950s style.
Art Awards
Winner of PATRICIA ROSOFF ABSTRACT ART AWARD
LOOKING BACK PROUDLY AT MY VERY FIRST ART SOLO SHOW AT THE CHASE GALLERY
It was a very special to me to hold my first Solo show at the Chase Family Gallery of the Mandell JCC in West Hartford, CT. Over 50 works of art were part of my show "Random Acts of Color". The show was very well received and I am so grateful to have been offered this opportunity to exhibit my work in one of the most beautiful and exciting galleries in the Greater Hartford region.
Chase Family Gallery, Mandell Jewish Community Center 2016 http://www.cdiannezweig.com/studio/
WHEN IM NOT MAKING OR TEACHING ART I’M OUT HUNTING AND WRITING ABOUT ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Kitsch n Stuff started out as my shop specializing in Retro kitchenwares. It has since morphed in a new direction: Country Store Antiques at Kitsch n Stuff in the Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT. Collinsville Antiques Co. of New Hartford, My shop specializes in Country Store, Advertising tins, Playtime, Old Drugstore & Soda Fountain, Kitchenwares, vintage paper, art and more. I also manage the Collinsville Antiques Company Facebook page. Please check out my blogs about antiques and collectibles. I am the author of “Hot Kitchen and Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s” and “Hot Cottage Collectibles For Vintage Style Homes”.
Dianne on Flea Market Flip
Dianne competed on the popular HGTV show Flea Market Flip Season 3, Episode 8 with her artsy friend Clyde St. Amand
Heads or Tails?
From the HGTV website: "Fashionable friends with similar tastes, who even share their first name, Laura, go up against fun-loving friends Dianne and Clyde. Each team is handed $500 and given only an hour to find pieces at the Elephant's Trunk Flea Market in New Milford, Connecticut, that they'll fix-up and flip. Their Flip List includes Hollywood Regency, as well as Upholstery and Mash-up projects. After hustling through the flea market, both teams hit the workshop to transform their pieces. Relying on chance, team Laura often flips a coin to decide their next move. The teams will then take their transformed pieces to sell at New York City's Green Flea, and the team that makes the biggest profit takes home $5,000. Hosted by Designer/Flea Market enthusiast and Good Morning America Anchor Lara Spencer."
Watch the show http://www.hgtv.com/shows/flea-market-flip/episodes/heads-or-tails