By the Light of the Sun: Diana Amos at Windjammer IIIt has been many years since Diana Amos had her last solo art exhibition, so when I heard that she was scheduled to have a solo show at the Windjammer II Gallery, I was keenly interested.I have known and long admired Diana’s artistic creations and thus was eager to write about this upcoming exhibition. Then to my chagrin, I realised that it is to be held at a time when I am scheduled to be away from Bermuda. Keep in mind that this is a rare occasion that you will not want to miss and I personally regret that I will not be able to attend.I first knew Diana as an educator. She was head of the Art Department at Bermuda College for about 30 years and since I was also on the faculty, I had an opportunity to observe her in that role. I can say that she held to a very high standard and some of our best artists, studied under her. It was there that I also first became aware of her painting and drawing skills.Because I will be away for this exhibition, I prevailed upon the artist to let me see what she has selected for the show. She said however, that many pieces were still unframed. No matter their present state, what I saw was consistently accomplished.One piece stood out — an oil painting of Broad Alley, in St. George’s. It seems that others are also of the same opinion as I understand that this painting will be reproduced on the exhibition invitation.Diana is equally skilled as a watercolour artist and an oil painter, although, it seems she is particularly known as a watercolourist. The exhibition consists of 12 oil paintings, 20 watercolours and one acrylic. Whether working in oil or watercolour, her strengths as an artist are notably her skill in drawing, her sensitivity to design and composition, plus her handling of colour. Her paintings are highly structured, but at the same time, fresh, even delicate in execution.That may seem contradictory, but that is one of the appeals of Diana’s art. Her paintings are extraordinarily beautiful.Diana’s Windjammer II exhibition is called, ‘By the Light of the Sun’. This is appropriate, for much of her work begins as plain air painting, in other words, natural light, although she will often finish her outdoor efforts, later in the studio.For the most part, Diana Amos is a landscape painter and this is true of this show. Her speciality is the Bermuda scene, particularly the narrow streets and alleys of St. George, although she has also depicted other picturesque parts of the island.She is also skilled in others areas, and from previous exhibitions, I remember her impressive drawings and paintings of the human figure. In other words she is good at most artistic undertakings.The exhibition opens on Thursday and continues through November 7.