Experienced tutor in Drawing in Fort Collins, Diane offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Diane is a great Artist and does a fantastic job of Framing.

Diane is a very talented artist. She has the ability to bring out the best in working with people to bring out their own artistic style.

Diane is my partner in framing projects. With too many items to display, from photos to drawings, paintings and prints, I needed objectivity. Diane suggested options for matting, backings, framing, glass and grouping displays. Throughout, Diane provided framing that best conserved and enhanced the art, while complimenting other items. Diane optimized my budget so that over 15 pieces could be framed for display. And, yes, Diane made house calls to understand the interior space, lighting and environment.

When working together, Diane is always professional, personal and timely. Diane, as an artist, was able to understand my vision and create two unique art pieces as well. I am so happy with all and look forward to our next project.

Thank you, Diane!

Everything. Diane is bright and so talented.
Her instruction is positive and always leads you in the right direction.
I have taken from her for over 8 yrs. She has let me develop my own style and given me a strong self confidence in my art. She is a delight !!

Turning Leaf art instruction has helped my take my painting from mediocre to a full expression of what I wanted to say with my paints. Diane lets you choose your subject, draw it, transfer it to canvas, and with encouragement, gain greater understanding and control of your color theory, compliment, contrast and composition. I've take art classes in college, but I've really learned to paint at Turning Leaf.

The frames we bought from Turning Leaf are exquisite. Diane helped us choose from hundreds of samples the frame that really becomes a part of the painting and enhances our home decor like nothing I've ever seen. Thanks, Diane

I spent three years taking lessons from Diane at Turning Leaf. She is an
excellent teacher and taught me so much. Since I moved to another state, I haven't been able to find anyone comparable. She is not only a good teacher, but a friend to all who spend time with her.

I did a couple of painting classes with Diane and she is a wonderful teacher and mentor. Hope to do more soon!

Very easy to work with, great suggestions with excellent results,

Diane is an amazing artist! Quite a learning experience, she doesn't just have you paint, she shows you how to paint! And what to do if you make a mistake. She said to me, 'there's no such thing as a mistake', and then proceeded to show me me how to correct this mistake that wasn't a mistake.
Very creative and knows all aspects of artistry. I can't say enough great things about her. If you think you don't have talent? Give her a try, she will definitely prove that you DO have talent.

Diane is amazing and I have so much fun at class. I have painted things with her instruction I never thought I could!

Diane encourages her students and makes them feel positive about trying many painting techniques.

First, and foremost, she is an amazing artist, and has an amazing talent of drawing out the artist in everyone, including me (a surprise to family and friends). She also is very patient and encouraging. Every mistake an beginning artist makes is "not a problem, and easily fixed!" I look forward to each class she teaches, and allow nothing to interfere with my class schedule with her. Painting with Diane has become my "happy place", and very therapeutic because all my problems in the word stop as I focus on my painting and her instruction. She makes everyone feel like an amazing artist! If there were 10 gold stars, she would get all 10!!

Have really enjoyed learning how to paint with Diane as my instructor. I love how she encourages me to be an individual with my art and to develop my skills. Through her praise and encouragement I’ve really grown to enjoy painting.

Diane is an exceptional instructor..i was so reluctant to try something new but she set me right at ease. She let me paint a picture of my choice and encouraged me to embrace my personal style. I highly recommend turning leaf and Diane Breed