Summer Love

Here is a little painting that I donated to be part of the Silent Auction for NVNA and Hospice, here in Norwell, Mass.

The 15th Annual Charity Golf Tournament will Benefit NVNA and Hospice.  The event will be held at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston, MA.  Following the Golf Tournament, there will be a dinner with Live and Silent Auction.

To order tickets or for more information, please contact Linda Brown at 781-610-1463  or email her at
LBrown@nvna.org!

Thank you for taking a peek!

Smiles,

Diane

"Summer Love"

7 x 5 Oil on Ampersand Board

Diane@DianeLeonard.com

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A Special Message

As Americans we know the value of giving.  We support one another and we are always helping other countries -- I am so proud to be an American.

Recently I created Limited Edition Note Cards to help our soldiers returning home.  After the disaster in Japan, and my personal relationship with my Japanese collectors, I knew that I wanted to help -- even in my own small way.  The note cards are my way of contributing to the people of Japan in the best way that I know how.  We are all affected by the losses that they are experiencing.

Art has always been a part of our world  -- Art heals!  

The Japanese people love children and flowers and that is why I chose this painting, "The Little Flower Girl".  They taught me why I paint -- "to bring joy and happiness to this world with my art" -- what a special gift to receive while I was in Nagano -- it has stayed with me throughout the years!

Our world is changing and in this fast paced world, perhaps it is time to bring back the personal touches that we all crave.  Long before phones and computers, emails and texting,  hand-written cards were our way of communicating our thoughts and wishes.   A personal note to someone with a message of love and gratitude can bring so much joy!  Remember how you smiled the last time you received a card in the mail?  they make great gifts and are suitable for framing!

And for a limited time, I am giving away three free notecards with the purchase of two sets.  They also make great Easter Cards.  Send a little joy, and help raise money for the people of Japan. 

This is a very special way to contribute.  

   

I am deeply grateful to all of you for being a part of my life.

Diane Leonard

Here is the link to this unique offer:http://dianeleonard.com/content.asp?page_id=16

Helping Japan

The devastation in Japan has touched all of our hearts.  My heart just hurts so much for the people of Japan -- I think of these beautiful and fun-loving people who are cold and hungry and homeless and who have lost their loved ones, and I hurt. 

My time in Nagano so many years ago was like a movie, and it was one of the best experiences of my life.  The Japanese taught me why I paint -- to bring joy and happiness to the world with my art -- I remember being in their homes and listening to them speak Japanese and somehow I understood them -- art is a universal language that can touch all of us.  They told me that when they were cold in the winter, my paintings would make them smile and bring them joy.

And to help in my small way, I have just released a limited edition note card to help raise funds to heal the country of Japan.

They love children and they love flowers, so this is why I chose the painting, "The Little Flower Girl".  This painting was shown in five U.S. Shows and won Second Place in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana Fine Art Show. this is original oil is available for sale!  If you are interested, please contact me at my email address -- and a large portion of that sale will go to Japan!

So, in my own small way, I want to contribute! 

I will appreciate anything that you will do to help.   

Here is the link to the notecards:

http://dianeleonard.com/content.asp?page_id=16

If you would kindly forward this blog on to your friends, it would be greatly appreciated.

With loving gratitude,

Diane Leonard

"Little Flower Girl"

20 x 16

Oil on Board

DianeLeonard.com

Diane@DianeLeonard.com

Happy Friday!

"Daddy's Home" - Notecards

Support our Military!  Wear Red on Fridays!

Spring is almost here and the weather in Phoenix is just beautiful!  I wish us all days of sunshine and laughter.

For over a year, I have been working on a series of paintings to honor our military.  The series is entitled, "Coming Home" and captures that special moment of a soldier returning home from duty overseas to his or her family.

"Daddy's Home" is the first original oil study in the series.  This painting was shown in five major U.S. exhibitions and has been Sold.  I am pleased and honored to offer this painting in a limited edition note card.  A percentage of the profits from the sales of this card will be donated to help Disabled American Veterans find their way back "home".  To learn more about the series and find out how to purchase these cards, please click here:  http://dianeleonard.com/content.asp?page_id=16

The painting, (shown below) "My Daddy's Love", 12 x 12, Oil on board, is presently available for purchase.  If you are interested, please contact me directly.   

I am proud to be an American -- we help so many nations in their time of need -- Now, it's time to honor and aid our soldiers who have served our country.

This is the first time that I am offering my work in limited edition note cards, and I am honored to be able to contribute to our military.  The note cards make great gifts, or you can get them to write to our soldiers overseas and use them for every day cards.

If you are interested in getting a large quantity of cards, please contact me - I would love to help.

Thank you for your support, and thank you for being in my life.

Diane Leonard

"My Daddy's Love"

12 x 12 Oil on Board

DianeLeonard.com

Diane@DianeLeonard.com