One of Hawaii’s leading artists, Diana’s soft pastel paintings of Hawaiian women grace thousands of prints, books, cards, mugs, calendars, posters, clothing and jewelry mugs, calendars, posters, clothing and jewelry.

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She wrote and illustrated the Mango Hill series of books and videos. She created plush toys and clothing for children, as well as other videos and books, including poetry, art, mystery and short stories.

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She was elected to statewide political office in Hawaii from 1968-1972. She holds an MFA from NYU in Graduate Musical Theatre Writing. In 2006, she wrote book and lyrics for Mimi Le Duck, an off-Broadway musical starring Eartha Kitt

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Her heart is forever in Hawaii, but these days, she paints, writes and divides her time between children and grandchildren in Washington, D.C., and Brooklyn, NY.