Diana Hilton lives and works in Mousehole. She was born in South Shields, and after training as a ballet dancer, she spent 20 years in theatre stage management.

In 1990 she undertook a foundation course in Art & Design in Bristol, where she learnt etching from the prinmaker Steve Hoskins. 

Her work has been exhibited in Chester and Bristol, and at the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibitions (1996 and 1998).