Louise Diggle PS

Personal Statement:

I’m a plein air painter. I work on the spot, outside, with the subject directly in front of me. I’m London based and my studio is at Wimbledon Art Studios. I regularly go on painting trips and love the unexpected and rich colours of India and the South of France. I studied at the City and Guilds of London Art School and CCAT (now Anglia Ruskin University).
I was an art teacher for over 20 years teaching both children and adults before I became a full time painter 10 years ago. I am delighted to now be a member of the Pastel Society.

My work is all about the exploration of light - the way it hits and transforms places, objects and people. There are two light shows a day, sunrise and sunset and everything in between; never ending subject matter.

I have used soft pastels for most of my life. What I love about pastels are the glowing colours that can be used rapidly and spontaneously. I can respond directly to what I see in front of me. There’s no faffing around with brushes; it’s there in my hands.