Diana Armfieled

Born 1920, Ringwood, Hampshire. Studied at Slade School of Fine Art and Central School of Arts and Crafts. Since 1959 Diana has taught at Byam Shaw School of Art. Until 1965 she worked as a textile and wallpaper designer, her designs are in a permanent collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum. She lives in London and in Wales and works also in France and Italy. Known especially as a painter of flowers and for her landscapes of Tuscany, Venice and North Wales. Her work has been shown regularly at the Royal Academy since 1965 in the Summer Exhibition. A Member of the Royal Watercolour Society, New English Art Club, Royal West of England Academy, Royal Cambrian Academy, and The Pastel Society. Literature - 1995 Julian Art of Halsby. "The Art of Diana Armfield", David and Charles publishers.