Artist's Statement
I began in a very different world — medicine, where the human body is the ultimate puzzle and where knowledge, close observation and careful examination come together to reach a diagnosis and a successful treatment. After thirty years as an Ophthalmologist, I retired into the world of art. To my surprise, the same discipline I had relied on in medicine proved just as essential in painting. I set out to master my craft by studying with artists whose work I greatly admire, among them Daniel Greene, Max Ginsburg, Burton Silverman, Ismael Checo and Laurel Boeck Stern in portraiture, and Joseph McGurl, John Cosby and Chris Magadini in landscape. The Art Student's League in Manhattan, NY, the Rye Art Center in Rye, NY and the Creative Art Center in Chatham, MA were important sources of learning. My first show, "The Bridges of Westchester County," came in 2010 — the result of a year of plein air painting devoted to the historic bridges around the county. More recently, my "Inner Beauty" show offered fanciful impressions of human anatomy; it was exhibited at our local fitness center and later at Northern Westchester Hospital in New York. My newest body of work, arriving later this spring, celebrates the beautiful surroundings here in Yorktown, and a preview appears on this site under "All in the Neighborhood." I have also painted many portraits of friends and family, still lifes and landscapes in a variety of locations, many of them on commission. Through all of this I believe I have learned to "see like an artist," and I hope that vision comes through on the pages of this site. Dianne Aronian 2018
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the artist behind Aronian Art?
The artist is Dianne Aronian. Her statement on this page explains that she spent 30 years practicing Ophthalmology before retiring into the world of art.
What subjects does the gallery feature?
The galleries include landscape paintings of Yorktown and the northern Westchester area (“All in the Neighborhood”), still lifes (Galleries 2 and 4), and “Inner Beauty,” imaginative impressions of human anatomy. The artist's statement also mentions portraits of friends and family as well as landscapes.
Does the artist take commissions?
Yes — her statement says she has painted many portraits of friends and family, still lifes and landscapes, “many on commission.” Visit the Contact page to ask about a commission.
Where has the work been exhibited?
The statement mentions a 2010 show called “The Bridges of Westchester County,” and notes that “Inner Beauty” was shown at a local fitness center and afterward at Northern Westchester Hospital in New York.
Where can I see the paintings?
Explore Gallery 1, Gallery 2, Gallery 3 and Gallery 4 to browse each collection.
Whether you are drawn to the neighborhood scenes of Yorktown, the still lifes, or the anatomy-inspired “Inner Beauty” series, each gallery offers a closer look at Dianne Aronian's work. For questions about a specific piece or a commissioned portrait, the Contact page is the place to start.