Artist and painting educator Diane Stapleton creates works that put compassion for the human condition, goodness and strength out into the world.

Stapleton is an Orlando-based abstract expressionist painter whose artistic journey has been shaped by a life of global travel.

Edgeof_?_#4. 2023 Oil and Cold Wax Medium 56.5h x 46.5w

Stapleton has a new exhibit that you will want to see:

The Osceola Arts Center in Kissimmee, Florida, proudly presents "Epiphany: The Art of Sudden Inspiration!", a solo exhibition by acclaimed abstract expressionist Diane Stapleton. The exhibition runs from April 22 through June 27, 2025, showcasing Stapleton’s dynamic and thought-provoking works that reflect the spontaneity of inspiration and artistic intuition.

Arrythmia. 41.75hx31.75w framed Acrylic

An art reception will be held on Saturday, May 10, from 2 PM to 5 PM at The Osceola Arts Center. This event provides an opportunity for art lovers, collectors, and the community to meet the artist, explore her captivating abstract pieces, and gain insight into her creative process.

String Theory Series #7, 40hx30w, Oil and Cold Wax Medium

Stapleton’s work has been widely exhibited in Central Florida’s leading galleries, including the Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda, the 5th Avenue Gallery in Melbourne, and SOBO Gallery in Winter Garden. Her painting Road Work Series #12 received an Honorable Mention at the Women in the Arts Exhibition, while her piece Edgeof_?_#3 earned First Place in Mixed Media at the Annual Top Choice Exhibit. Currently, she is featured in “Origins: The Science of Abstract Art” at the Orlando Science Center.

Beyond her exhibitions, Stapleton is committed to public art initiatives and serves as a painting instructor at Crealdé School of Art in Winter Park. Her involvement with the Art in Public Places initiative at Osceola Arts further underscores her dedication to community engagement.

All photos courtesy and copyright Diane Stapleton, published with permission