DIANE PATON PEEL was a long time resident artist of the Yukon Territory in Canada but now resides in Penticton BC. Born in Seattle, Washington, she has lived and painted in the north for over 20 years. Her work captures the subtle colors and shadows of the northern landscape. Diane is best known for her wildflower paintings, especially her oil paintings depicting fireweed, also occasionally rendered in watercolors.

Diane Paton Peel's greatest source of inspiration comes from her walks in the wilderness observing nature firsthand. Some of her smaller works are painted on location in the bush.

Diane has been shown in many exhibitions since 1978, including a display of works at the Yukon Pavillion in Vancouver during EXPO '86, and since 1993 she has shown regularly at the Calgary Stampede. Her formal art training includes workshops with Lilias Farley, Diana van Loock, James Marshall, Alan Wylie and Steve Mills, as well as a course at the Banff School of Fine Art.