Surround yourself with things that make you smile!

From Life, Memory and Imagination... self-taught and hailing from the Midlands, after over a decade working in London I moved to Newquay in 2017. When I paint nothing is completely observed and nothing is completely imagined; between the two I aim to get the sense and the detail. I look to introduce art into everyday lives by creating a story out of a moment. I want people to surround themselves with things that make them smile!

The Christmas Shop

Welcome to the Christmas Bauble Shop! Here I have a selection of hand painted baubles. You can customise these baubles with your name or location of your choice - just let me know when you make the order. An problems or questions please drop me an email diane@handonart.com

Royal Cornwall Museum 'Spirit of Cornwall' Open Exhibition

'The Land of Legends' - my painting contribution to the exhibition.

Crashing waves, dramatic cliffs, sweeping shores, choughs and tin mines; this is Cornwall!

The Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro are hosting their very first open exhibition. Titled 'Spirit of Cornwall' it encompasses all of Cornwall and those who live in it today. The exhibition runs from 9th October 2023 until 20th January 2024 at the Royal Cornwall Museum.

NT Voice Christmas Craft Fayre 2023

Drop by and say hello! I will be opposite the canteen, with my good friend Claire, with a selection of hand painted baubles, original paintings, prints, greeting cards and lots of stocking fillers!

Latest Paintings

  • Pencarrow House - Gift Shop

    Pencarrow House - Gift Shop

    I really enjoyed a day trip to Pencarrow House today; the weather held out, the daffs in bloom and I had a photo taken from the same angle of my...

    Pencarrow House - Gift Shop

    I really enjoyed a day trip to Pencarrow House today; the weather held out, the daffs in bloom and I had a photo taken from the same angle of my...

  • Heather Jane & Co at Fowey

    Heather Jane & Co at Fowey

    A hugely enjoyable visit to @heatherjaneandco yesterday. I visited both shops in Fowey. Fowey on the Hill This shop is truly a treasure trove full to the brim of the...

    Heather Jane & Co at Fowey

    A hugely enjoyable visit to @heatherjaneandco yesterday. I visited both shops in Fowey. Fowey on the Hill This shop is truly a treasure trove full to the brim of the...

  • Four Crows Gallery Porthleven

    Four Crows Gallery Porthleven

    I have an original painting and a small handful of printed canvases available at Four Crows Gallery in Porthleven. 3 Commercial Road, Harbourside, Porthleven,Cornwall, TR13 9JD.  

    Four Crows Gallery Porthleven

    I have an original painting and a small handful of printed canvases available at Four Crows Gallery in Porthleven. 3 Commercial Road, Harbourside, Porthleven,Cornwall, TR13 9JD.  

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  • NT Voice Winter Craft Fayre 2023

    NT Voice Winter Craft Fayre 2023

    25th-26th November 2023. One of the biggest and oldest craft fayres in Cornwall with four halls and 120 local traders to explore over the two day event at Tretherras School...

    NT Voice Winter Craft Fayre 2023

    25th-26th November 2023. One of the biggest and oldest craft fayres in Cornwall with four halls and 120 local traders to explore over the two day event at Tretherras School...

  • Christmas Gift Guide - Cornwall Living

    Christmas Gift Guide - Cornwall Living

    The Christmas Gift Guide is out, spotted this gem by Colour & Space nicely showing off some of my hand painted baubles #handonart #handmade #handpainted #handpaintedbaubles "Colour & Space With...

    Christmas Gift Guide - Cornwall Living

    The Christmas Gift Guide is out, spotted this gem by Colour & Space nicely showing off some of my hand painted baubles #handonart #handmade #handpainted #handpaintedbaubles "Colour & Space With...

  • Royal Cornwall Museum Truro Open Exhibition 'Spirit of Cornwall' 2023-2024

    Royal Cornwall Museum Truro Open Exhibition 'Sp...

    'The Land of Legends' Crashing waves, dramatic cliffs, sweeping shores, choughs and tin mines; this is Cornwall! The Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro are hosting their very first open exhibition....

    Royal Cornwall Museum Truro Open Exhibition 'Sp...

    'The Land of Legends' Crashing waves, dramatic cliffs, sweeping shores, choughs and tin mines; this is Cornwall! The Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro are hosting their very first open exhibition....

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  • NT Voice Christmas Winter Craft Fayre 2023 - This Weekend

    NT Voice Christmas Winter Craft Fayre 2023 - Th...

    Newquay Tretherras invites you to there wonderful annual Christmas Winter Craft Fayre. "Start your Christmas shopping at one of the biggest and oldest craft fayres in Cornwall or grab a...

    NT Voice Christmas Winter Craft Fayre 2023 - Th...

    Newquay Tretherras invites you to there wonderful annual Christmas Winter Craft Fayre. "Start your Christmas shopping at one of the biggest and oldest craft fayres in Cornwall or grab a...

  • Heligan Night Garden 2023

    Heligan Night Garden 2023

    I'd been watching the forecast all week and getting progressively more depressed about not purchasing flexible tickets. The rain started before we got there but we were prepared; layered up,...

    Heligan Night Garden 2023

    I'd been watching the forecast all week and getting progressively more depressed about not purchasing flexible tickets. The rain started before we got there but we were prepared; layered up,...

  • How I Accidentally Shipped to Australia!

    How I Accidentally Shipped to Australia!

    I discovered that my online shop ships to Australia! My Shopify website is new this year and I'm still getting to grips with all the ins and outs. What I...

    How I Accidentally Shipped to Australia!

    I discovered that my online shop ships to Australia! My Shopify website is new this year and I'm still getting to grips with all the ins and outs. What I...

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