For years, the challenging art of batik painting was Diane Bassin's chosen medium of expression.  
Recently, she has evolved a style of painting that incorporates the combined elements
of acrylics, fabrics. and photos. She is a current member of the Westerly Co-op Art Gallery,R.I.  

Art Education

Diane's formal art training was in BFA programs at both Queens College and Hunter College NYC. 
She later studied painting and drawing at the Art Students League, The National Academy of Fine Art and batik  at The School of Batik Painting.

Selected Exhibitions

Batik Paintings (juried group and solo shows NYC)
Blondell Gallery
Donnell Library Art Center (lecture, demonstration and solo show)
I. Miller (solo show)
Lincoln Center Outdoor Art Show 
Greenwich Village Art Show 
Westerly Co-op Art Gallery (regional and group shows)

Commissioned Art Work

Wall murals for children's gym - 63rd St. YMCA NYC
Painting for private nursery school - teacher grant NYC
Private collections