Dianne MunKittrick has been a nature lover since childhood. Her early career was spent outdoors in the natural resource field. She’s done everything from radio-tracking deer and elk to cooking and eating rattlesnake. She’s worked on vegetation studies in Maine, Idaho, and Montana. 

After a hiatus from field work to stay home with young children, Dianne returned to school to get her degree in graphic design. While there she discovered her long lost love of painting and decided to channel her efforts  in that direction. 

Dianne’s choice of subject matter was, predictably, wildlife and nature. She initially drew her inspiration from north Idaho where she lived for over 30 years. She now lives in a rural area of South Carolina and has new and inspiring sources to draw from. “Because we live in a rural area next to a state park and wildlife refuge we have frequent visits from all kinds of birds, turtles, small critters and the occasional alligator." 

The beauty of nature shines through all of Dianne's art. Her use of light and color set the mood of her work. She strives to paint beyond the literal interpretation of nature and tries to instill the awe and wonder that nature inspires into each piece. Dianne's paintings portray wildlife in a way that captures the spirit of the animal while reflecting the essence, color, and changing light of the moment. 

Dianne’s paintings have received many awards and national recognition over the years including acceptance into the prestigious “Birds in Art” Exhibition at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. Numerous paintings have been selected for the “Paint the Parks Top 100” and “Top Mini-50” Exhibitions over the past three years.

to see more of Dianne's work, visit her website at www.munkittrickart.com

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"Working the Waves"
Original Acrylic  
24 x 36
$4000

"Geronimo!"
Original Acrylic
 36 x 24
$3900

"Homeward Bound"
Original Acrylic
18 x 24
$1290

"Ethereal"
Original Oil  
28 x 40
$5000

"ChickaDee-Dee-Dee"
Original Acrylic
5 x 5
$295

"Searching"
Original Acrylic  
30 x 40
$4000