Artist Profile: Diana Neamtu
by Cyndi Lavin
Grapes
Artist: Diana Neamtu
Business name: Beaded Flora
Grapes, detail
Blogs:
Beaded Flora
Ganutell
Diana, how do you describe your work?
I try to take the beauty of flowers and nature and translate them into everlasting beaded works.
Rose
What is your creative process like?
I tend to focus primarily on duplicating flowers from pattern books. I’ll usually browse through a book and pick out an interesting flower. I then spend some time planning what type and color of beads I want to use. This usually takes the longest time because I want to be sure about my color and texture selections. As for my work environment, I prefer to work with a little background noise (such as the t.v.) for a few hours at a time.
Pear
What kind of training did you have which helped you achieve your current level of artistry?
I’ve never had any real formal training. I found about beaded flowers by accident while surfing the internet one day. I fell in love with them right away and immediately ordered a book. When it came, though, I was intimidated and it took me several months to finally try to make something. After my first flower, which was terrible of course, I realized how truly enjoyable and realaxing beaded flowers are. I continue to practice this art regularly, and I try to make sure that every flower looks as perfect as possible.
Is there a tool or material that you can’t imagine living without?
Floral tape. That’s the first thing that came to mind.
Gladiola
What inspires you to create?
Seeing other people’s incredible creations and wanting to recreate that.
What inspires you to keep going when the work gets frustrating or tough?
This is my hobby; it never gets tough or frustrating =)
Cyclamen
What is your best piece of advice for those who would like to rise in their level of artistry?
Practice as much as possible. For beaded flower artists: don’t be afraid to modify patterns to match your perception of nature.
What takes up the majority of your time besides your art?
Most definitely school (University).
Mint Flower
What are some of your favorite comfort items?
Food: Chicken soup
Book: The Count of Monte Cristo
Color: Green
Other hobby: Ganutell (Maltese craft made in a similar manner to beaded flowers)
Sea Holly
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