Diana Davis Baker, native of Granbury, Texas, was the fifth born child of Elmer Henry and Thelma Carter Davis. Besides the high school education in Granbury, she earned a Bachelor of Science in All-level Health and Physical Education from Tarleton State College and a Master of Science in Health, Physical Education and Kinesiology from Texas A & M University.
After teaching in public schools in Alabama, Tennessee and Texas (with the last three years working with emotionally disturbed and physically hindered students), Grey and Diana’s two sons requested her full-time attention.
When at home and not busy with the activities of her sons, Diana focused on art, writing, master naturalist certification, herbs, an investment club and various activities related to nature. Because of the “new age” educational topics received from her father, topics such as UFOs, angels, yoga and meditation, the power of the mind to heal and communication with those who have passed away were topics Diana studied. In 1992, Diana attended a seminar, “Ask Your Angels,” presented by Alma Daniels which seemed to open the door to Diana concerning the tools to develop her gift of communication. Other experts in this field who Diana was fortunate to observe and learn from were Sylvia Browne, John Edwards and Wayne Dyer. Plus, many authors like Shirley MacLaine and Brian Weiss supplied reinforcement and verification that the experiences Diana had were real.
In 2009, Diana was given the opportunity to have a one-person art show at the Tarleton Langdon Center in Granbury. The show containing thirty-two paintings was titled, “Reflections of Granbury.” Diana wanted to honor the accomplishments of her athletic brothers and their coach; the outstanding teachers who gave their students a solid educational foundation; plus show how fortunate the children were to have the parents they had and to live in the community which helped raise the family.
During this experience, Diana realized this gathering was not by coincidence. One of her brother’s closest friends was dying of cancer, but he brought about enough strength to attend the show. The 1954 State Track Team made the show to see their coach one more time before he passed-away the month after the show (the scene where the former athletes and their coach reminisce was joyful and yet brought tears to one’s eyes). The attendance was one of the center’s best – the manager mentioned to Diana. There was such a special bond among the people attending. This has inspired Diana to do a memoir in the future to set as an example to others that we are here for a reason, what we do definitely has a positive or negative effect on others and there is a great deal of help available to us if we just ask and watch for the answer.
When there is another art show coming up, Diana will be sure to make the information available on this site.
Recently, a well-educated friend comforted Diana by saying,” Diana, you’re creative because of all the losses you endured early in your life.” That statement was a consolation that there was a reason for the numerous deaths of close loved ones and friends; her mother’s fight with cancer; poor health in high school which prevented her from participating in the sports she loved; and being fearful of loving anyone or anything. The paintings Diana creates are meant to express the love she held back so long. After completing the painting of her parents sitting on the bumper of a 1933 Chevrolet, Diana asked herself, “How does a classic car project love?” Then it dawned on her. “Look at all the hard work and tender loving care the classic car owner puts into the redoing of the vehicle!” If you have a portrait, classic car, animal, specific architecture you’d like to have Diana give you an estimate on – contact her by e-mail:
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