Dedication to describing the human form has led Dian to a number of important commissions, including:
"Landmark Series"
Thirteen paintings commissioned by the Virginia Slims Women's Tennis Circuit. Dian presented these paintings on behalf of
Philip Morris to the twelve cities on Virginia Slims Tennis Circuit. The thirteenth painting was presented by the Virginia
Slims tennis players to Joseph Cullman III, Chairman of the Board, Philip Morris.
"Pro.Files: The Great Graphic Innovators"
A series of forty-four portraits of outstanding individuals in the fields of graphics and communications, commissioned by
Herb Lubalin and Aaron Burns for U&lc.
"Otello" and "Boris Godunov"
Posters commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera Company.
"The Womens' Chase Exchange"
Six paintings of women commissioned by Chase Manhattan Bank as part of the bank's focus on business and professional women
as clients.
University of Miami
Fifteen portraits of the Medical-School faculty.
Newport Casino Tennis Hall of Fame
Several paintings and drawings of the Virginia Slims Tennis Circuit, presented to their permanent collection by Sports Illustrated Magazine.
