​Diane Hoeptner's paintings feature poetic arrangements of flowers, fruit and sometimes cats.  Lush painterly transitions from light to shadow reveal solid forms that have a tactile appeal.   She grew up in rural NE Ohio.  While majoring in graphic design at Kent State University she discovered she was as a failure at press type and the use of an exacto blade.  Subsequently a case of wanderlust coupled with a desire for sunshine and big city opportunities lead her to Los Angeles for what would be a 17 year stay.   She finished a BA in Studio Art at California State University , Northridge.  Upon graduation, she enjoyed many years as an animator for video games and films.

Her first year of fulltime painting resulted in numerous regional awards. Public collections that showcase Diane's paintings include Kohl's corporate offices, Obaji headquarters and the Cardinal Woods Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Ohio. Saks Fifth Ave offered hand signed limited edition giclees of one of her water lily paintings. Lesson packs on Diane's technique were published in the late 90's. More recently a American Greetings optioned the image rights on several of her florals... 

She moved back home to Ohio in 2004. She currently resides with her husband and two cats in Cleveland.