Diane Bertolo

Throwback Thursday. Cover of my earliest known sketchbook found in the back of the ‘art’ closet. That's me on the right with smug little Pogo in his prison uniform in front of me.

#tbt #throwbackthursday #sketchbook #dianebertolo

3 recent works on paper, each titled Tree/House (1, 2 or 3). Not sure what they are just yet (good)...maybe doors to other places. tbd. Archival prints, paint, ink, paper.
#worksonpaper #collage #studiopractice #dianebertolo

beautiful. and true.

2 updates from an older project—a collab between myself & Mary Bergs that happened a year or so ago. Shown here: MB presented the image on the right and I responded on the left. You can see the whole project on my site.

tinyurl.com/collab227

#collab #marybergs #dianebertolo #worksonpaper

Here's a photo shot by Mary Bergs from of our collaboration that's now up at This, a project space in Winona MN. This is a new configuration of some of the pieces we made together a year or so ago. The exhibit, Family & Friends, continues through June 7.

#marybergs #dianebertolo #thisprojectspace

I'm going to be in an interesting group show in a brand-spanking new artist-run project space, THIS, in Winona, Minnesota! Thanks to Anne George, artist and curator; and to Mary Bergs, collaborator. We're showing a reconfigured piece based on a recent collab.

@t_h_i_s___/
@annegeogram
@bergs_mary

Working out some stuff in my sketchbook. Perhaps an oddball combo/permution of recent themes: tree, frame, buildings. To be continued...

#studiopractice #workinprogress #collagesketchbook #collage #rememberingtrees #worksonpaper #dianebertolo

Something older which, in hindsight, fits perfectly with current work that explores souvenirs as a token of memory. These were from my dad's house (although not with the flat yellow "pictures") so they have particular resonance. Hall Souvenirs, 2023.

#souvenirs #hand-me-down #dianebertolo #resist

T's panorama split into 3. Small city, many people. 4,000 in CNY. #thisiswhatdemocracylookslike #handsoff

Dark spring. Studio practice. Plant with black paint.

#darkspring #studiopractice #resist #dianebertolo

Two small samples in some vintage photo mats as a small step to getting back to work. I’ve been struggling with debilitating political angst…maybe you have been, too.

I felt better after calling my senators and getting out my glue stick.

#WorksOnPaper #RememberingTrees #DianeBertolo

With deep thanks to you, Senator Sanders! Wish we could clone you.

these are not good days! feeling exhausted all the time!
at least your package finally arrived ;-)

Pre-ordered (excited). And already shared info on IG.

I'm having a problem when trying to post. I clicked on an image from my library by mistake (not the one I wanted) and I can't get rid of it in the posting area. How do I start a post with a clean slate?

Reposting another entry from Dark Days Diary created during the last *rump era.

Dark Days Diary. January 2 (2017). Sunset 4:40. As I fall asleep, I write down “footnotes” on a small piece of paper and leave it next to the bed. 



#virtualjournal

thank you! unhappy that they're 8 years old and it's the same ____ all over again (but much worse)

Reposting another entry from Dark Days Diary created during the last *rump era.

Dark Days Diary. November 16 (2016). Sunset 4:37. I wake up in the middle of the night and my teeth are clenched.

#virtualjournal

Reposting another entry from Dark Days Diary created during the last *rump era. (slightly out of order)

Dark Days Diary. November 22 (2016). Sunset 4:33. A pattern emerges. Sleep one night, insomnia the next.

#virtualjournal

Reposting another entry from Dark Days Diary created during the last *rump era.

Dark Days Diary. February 22 (2017). Sunset 5:40. Reading the news. Feeling like I can’t breathe.



#notmypresidentsday #virtualjournal

I hear you about giving up IG. Congrats on show...love that piece.

Reposting another entry from Dark Days Diary created during the last *rump era.

Dark Days Diary. February 18 (2017). Sunset 5:35. I sense a storm coming.

#virtualjournal

Reposting an entry from my Dark Days Diary created during the last *rump era.

Dark Days Diary. February 11 (2017). Sunset 5:26. A formidable collection of detours and disruptions.

do you have a place to report bugs? (or is this the spot?)

[from a recent IG post] Small studies made with the conceptual/poetic filter “Remembering Trees.” It's a little beautiful but mostly apocalyptic…made with the yellow smoke-filled skies of last summer in mind.

#studiopractice #worksonpaper #collage #rememberingtrees #dianebertolo

Made a second account as suggested. Not sure how this would have worked if I hadn't but I'm guessing when the beta ends it will all be clear.
Meanwhile: mine runs smoothly. LOOKS JUST GREAT.

more info: techcrunch.com/2025/02/06/f...

Flashes is the forthcoming app from Bluesky that behaves much closer to IG. ie. good for artists and other image makers. Right now it's in beta. I'm trying it out. You could follow them at @flashes.blue

In case you think I'm following you twice…

I just downloaded Flashes beta and they say to make a 2nd account at least until launch.

So I’m dianebertolo and dianebertolo2 (for Flashes).

I'll get rid of one of the accounts when the beta ends.

First impression of Flashes: Yay! Perfect for artists.

[from a recent IG post] Another sample “embracing the pictorial.” Studio practice, aka playing. 



#studiopractice #worksonpaper #collage #collageart #dianebertolo #samples #embracingthepictorial

oh! I'm living in the wrong place!!!!