“The Usually 3rd Friday Book Club would like to make this donation as a Memoriam for Diane Moran.
Our members, including Mike Moran, gather at each other’s houses every month with the support of our spouses. Mike is one of the original members of this group and Diane has provided her gracious hospitality over the years such that all us in the club have gotten to know her. We have enjoyed seeing her wonderful paintings and the beautiful garden she and Mike have created and shared with us.
We know how enthusiastic Diane was about seeng the world and exploring new things. Her spirit will be with us but she will be dearly missed.”
Canadian born, Diane Charmaine Moran was well known for her vibrant picturesque realistic landscapes, seascapes, & jewel toned florals, done in oil & acrylic. Her special talent was recognized at age ten, when she was encouraged to take weekend classes at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
Having circumnavigated the world by ships as a teenager, & having lived, (& painted, exhibited & sold) in 8 countries besides the U.S. (New Zealand, Costa Rica, France, Brazil, Spain, Barbados, Mexico, & Canada) & visited more than 40 others; she has acquired a wealth of enriching multicultural experiences & vivid memories of spectacular venues.
Diane minored in art while majoring in French & Spanish. After attending college in New Zealand, she earned a B.A. from Rollins College, Florida & a M.A. in Teaching from Duke University. She was on the faculty of Broward County College, Florida, Michigan State University & Yale University.
Diane has led workshops & is on the board of the McLean Art Society & was a past representative to Fairfax Council of the Arts. Her art was in various juried shows, & her sold works are in numerous international public & private collections. Having lived many years by the ocean, Diane also enjoyed creating unique aggregates/mixed media, incorporating seashells & sand.
MAS offers a welcoming community with artist demos, local exhibits, and an online member gallery.
