People's Choice Award – Feeling Good

Queen Anne's Embracer by Mary Lou Diekmann, acrylic on canvas

Tryon Painters and Sculptors is happy to announce Feeling Good exhibit's People's Choice Award goes to Mary Lou Diekmann. Mentored by renowned painter Elinore Schnurr, Mary Lou Diekmann, has cultivated a multifaceted career spanning pottery, jewelry design, and her primary focus, landscape and portrait painting. Her work is deeply inspired by the natural beauty of the Rhode Island coast and her travels, resulting in acclaimed collections like her "vacation portraits" and "The Ladies" series. Her pieces are held in galleries and private collections across the country.