Watercolour by Diane McEntee
Welcome to my website. I’m Diane McEntee, a watercolourist with over 50 years’ experience. I have learned from other artists around the globe and have taught aspiring artists as well.
Watercolour can be a difficult medium but as a true artist I try to capture its fluidity and beauty. I like to challenge myself by diversifying the themes from landscapes, nature and still life and the human body.
Watercolour moves me, let it move you too.
Please enjoy,
Diane McEntee
Diane’s Gallery
Lest We Forget Watercolour By Diane McEntee
My father was in the air force. I researched his uniform to paint this picture. The background implies there is nothing in the world but the two lovers.
My Rose Garden Watercolour By Diane McEntee
Rose petals are so delicate they are almost transparent. This was my aim – to show their beauty and fragility.
Man With Corn Watercolour By Diane McEntee
Never too old for a headband? Maybe he hasn’t eaten in a while. The blues of the matte enhance the vivid colours in this painting.
Mellow Yellow Watercolour By Diane McEntee
The first in a series of homeless men, the warm tones offset the sadness and defeat in his eyes.
Mothers Love Watercolour By Diane McEntee
Perfect for a baby’s room, this little one will be loved forever.
Rocks And Sand Watercolour By Diane McEntee
One of my favourite paintings, every stone and rock is different. I want to put my hand in and stir the sand.
My Wild Irish Rose Watercolour By Diane McEntee
Back to my roots in painting a flower well known to the Irish.
Native Baby Watercolour By Diane McEntee
I loved the photo this was taken from. She looks so young and innocent, playing with her native beads.
Russian Children Watercolour By Diane McEntee
I can feel the cold in this picture, in the children’s rosy cheeks, the wind-blown trees and the blue of the snow.
Nelson Mandela Watercolour By Diane McEntee
This icon needs no introduction. It is a source of pride that I could capture him in watercolour.
Perfect Bloom Watercolour By Diane McEntee
Nothing mars this lovely rose in full bloom.
Professor Watercolour By Diane McEntee
How professor-like, this unframed picture of a serious, blue-suited man.
Suffering Watercolour By Diane McEntee
The world has gone mad. The children are suffering.
Blue Eyes Watercolour by Diane McEntee
What does she see, think, feel? It is uncommon to see a blue eyed beauty in head covering. The unusual professional framing brings the painting into the light.
Wild Peonies Watercolour By Diane McEntee
Drops of water scattered on the leaves and petals suggest a spring rain.
The Red Bandana Watercolour By Diane McEntee
Hopelessness shows in his face. I had compassion for this fellow as I tried to capture the expression on his face.
Japanese Tea Ceremony Watercolour By Diane McEntee
I enjoyed painting these beautiful women with their delicate kimonos. It is a peaceful and calming picture, depicting times past.
Water Lilies Watercolour By Diane McEntee
The first mixed media, a combination of indelible ink and watercolours enhances the soft tones of this picture.
Wild Pink Roses Watercolour By Diane McEntee
Great for a small wall space, whether hung vertically or horizontally, this narrow picture pretties up any room.
Winter Apples Watercolour By Diane McEntee
Snow is not white – not really. Yellows, blues and greens show shadows and lights around these winter apples.
Baby What Are You Watercolour By Diane McEntee
Painted for a child’s room, this curious baby is checking out the chicks.
Cold Waterfalls Watercolour By Diane McEntee
Autumn is here and the water is high, rushing over the rocks. True Canada in the Fall.
Do You Have A Cigarette Watercolour By Diane McEntee
The third in my homeless series, he is gazing off to what…
Dressed Up Watercolour By Diane McEntee
This little native girl is wearing traditional clothes. I wonder why she is so pensive.
Green Eyes Watercolour By Diane McEntee
I love painting eyes. Their uniqueness can really make a painting pop. She is no exception.
I Am A Friend Watercolour By Diane McEntee
I felt a kinship with this man as he started to come through on the paper. I could imagine him in a sandstorm.
It Only Needs A Simple Jar Watercolour By Diane McEntee
Soft purples in this painting enhance the shadows of the tablecloth and the distortions in the jar of water.
Yellow Roses Watercolour by Diane McEntee
This professionally framed painting has a purple matte. Especially beautiful in a bedroom.
Winter Birch Watercolour by Diane McEntee
We think of birch as white, but winter cold brings out all kinds of colour.
Wild Peach Roses Watercolour by Diane McEntee
In bloom and perfect for a bedroom with its cool and calming colours.
White Horse Watercolour by Diane McEntee
This monochromatic painting shows the shades and tonal values that can simplify a picture.
Turbaned Man Watercolour by Diane McEntee
What was he thinking when this photo was taken? Did he know he was such an interesting subject?
The Watcher Watercolour by Diane McEntee
The eyes say it all. Wild yet beautiful.
Sunset in the East Watercolour by Diane McEntee
As the sun goes down, the rocks reflect the light in this monochromatic soft scene.
Snow on Boughs Watercolour by Diane McEntee
Feel the weight of the snow bending this branch down.
Runaway Bride Watercolour by Diane McEntee
Is she running away from or toward someone in her beautiful dress? We can only guess.
Richard Rohmer Watercolour by Diane McEntee
98 years old, very highly decorated and honorary Lieutenant General
Happy Watercolour by Diane McEntee
This fellow loves whatever is in the jar he's holding. Makes me happy just looking at him.
Homage to Our Soldiers Watercolour by Diane McEntee
It's a tough job, serving our country.
Leaving Watercolour by Diane McEntee
Geese are flying out of the picture, knowing winter is coming right after this storm.
Little Girl on Birch Watercolour by Diane McEntee
What sad eyes this child has.
Native Boy Watercolour by Diane McEntee
Dressed up for a festival.
New Gleaners Watercolour by Diane McEntee
Time to bring in the harvest. Feel the hot sun.
No Choice Watercolour by Diane McEntee
No longer a choice, the women of Afghanistan are clothed from head to foot.
Peach Roses Watercolour by Diane McEntee
Roses are eternal and one of my favourite subjects.
Playing in Puddles Watercolour by Diane McEntee
She's in a world of her own, dancing in the rainwater.
Plums and Lilies Watercolour by Diane McEntee
Soft and old fashioned. This framed piece looks good in any room.
Green Eyes Watercolour by Diane McEntee
Green eyes, purple sweater. Curls to crave.
Bobs Wifes Place Watercolour by Diane McEntee
Ready to go for the catch.
Baby Squirrel Watercolour by Diane McEntee
Loving those berries and oblivious to the picture taker, this little fellow was fun to paint.
Baby Leopard Watercolour by Diane McEntee
You may want to pet this cute baby, until you realize mama might be watching.
Apples on a Book Watercolour by Diane McEntee
Did the reader forget they left the book outside? Sitting in the garden.
Amsterdam Tulip Watercolour by Diane McEntee
One example of the beauty in Amsterdam when the tulips are blooming.
