A Sense of Wonder is a collection of drawings and paintings depicting flora and fauna from the intimate perspective of Diane Iverson. The pieces invite viewers to observe the natural world closely, inspiring them to appreciate its incredible diversity and cultivate a sense of wonder. Drawing and painting are Diane’s ways of capturing the beauty of the habitats and creatures around her while also drawing attention to the needs of our planet. She firmly believes that if we truly see, we will love what we see, and it is human nature to protect what we love. It is this collective love and protection that will be the key to healing our Earth.

Save the dates for the following in-person A Sense of Wonder events:

Grand Opening Reception

• Friday, October 25, 2024
  • Visit the NHI Art Gallery for the grand opening of A Sense of Wonder and meet artist Diane Iverson from 5pm to 7:30pm

Awakening to The Beauty Around Us

• Thursday, November 7, 2024
  • A presentation by artist Diane Iverson will showcase her adventures in North and South America and explain how these experiences have inspired her artwork.
  • Register Here!

Willow Lake Wandering: What You Might See When You Slow Down

• Saturday, November 9, 2024
  • Join Diane Iverson at Willow Lake for a leisurely walk through the Cottonwoods and Willows to discover the inspiring details of nature.
  • Register Here!

Stay tuned for more details about each of these events! 

Diane Iverson

Artist Statement

“My artwork comes from a sense of awe and wonder as I explore the beauty around me. I lift up the Bumblebee, the Elegant Trogon, the Pronghorn, and the Song Sparrow as creatures of sacred worth, deserving of our care and entitled to their place in the natural order of our world. I see them as beautiful in their own right and essential to the whole. 

Drawing or painting is a way for me to celebrate the beauty of the habitats and creatures around me and draw attention to the needs of our planet. Colored pencil is my primary medium, and it is ideal for the nature artist. There is not much I love more than traveling down a trail or simply sitting on a lichen-covered rock surrounded by birdsong.  Through my work, I hope to inspire people to see the amazing diversity around them and to share the sense of wonder.

If we truly see, I believe we will love what we see, and it is human nature to protect what we love. It will take all of us, working together, to begin to heal the Earth.”