Diana Peel

Quite by accident, instead of art school, I ended up at a music school for 9 years. Having drawn my entire life, this appears as an odd desision - and perhaps it was - but my parents were insisting I finish my music studies, so I did. At 12 years old, I decided that I will be a fashion designer and at 16 knew exactly to link my life with the interior design. At university, I studied academic drawing and painting, with the 5.5 years of study I was convinced once again that classical drawing is not for me. For the painting I received the highest marks.
Having built a successful career as an interior designer and worked for 12 years in design, I moved to New Zealand, where I started my new creative stage.
I am always looking for a challenge. I started painting accidentally. It was not unlike when someone decides to try a new hobby. I was thinking to paint a birthday present for my best friend and maybe some flowers for the living room. Since I came to New Zealand I was in love with the nature of this beautiful country. Especially with flowers of all kinds and shapes which became my main inspiration. I hadn't painted since university, but this time couldn't stop. I had this desire to create and explore something hands on. I felt like I had to get it out of my system. I was nearly obsessively painting and painting, trying to teach myself something new and craving the creativity that comes with that.
Now I am established New Zealand artist and tutor. I am very happy I took that risk and moved my life in an unknown direction. I have always believed if you are truly passionate about something and have no fear, you will definitely succeed.

In Full Bloom

NZ$8,000.00

Hollyhocks

NZ$5,500.00

Summer Bliss

NZ$2,500.00

Summer Bliss Minis #1

NZ$499.00