Hi! I’m Diana and I see the Arts as an opportunity to touch, move and inspire others. Born and raised in an old South-East European country: Romania, I am now living in the greater Atlanta area, Georgia with my two artistic-inclined daughters who are also pursuing art.
I love to explore the emotional aspect of what I observe around me, using classic mediums like watercolors, acrylics, and oils but also contemporary ones such as spray paints. When looking at my paintings ask yourself these questions: if you could imagine yourself within the artwork, what sounds would you hear? How would you feel? What would you be?
My whole life gravitates around creating art. I am fascinated with unassuming moments and I’m on a quest to capture them, whether they are portraits of people, places, or instances. Painting to me is an opportunity to witness and then capture the uniqueness of being: a quick fluttering in time at the juncture of attention and intent. When observing wholeheartedly, I experience a sense of communion with another’s essence. My paintings are glimpses of such extraOrdinary moments, created to bring about a sense of wonder and engage the viewer at an emotional level.
Alongside my studio work, I’ve been bringing together a growing community of art lovers by teaching painting classes and workshops to adults. My goal as a teacher is to facilitate participants to silence their critical inner voice in order to uncover beautiful images of the self by surrendering to play, in a quest to empower participants to become fully self-expressed through painting.
I invite you to reach out to me with any questions. You may follow and access a selection of daily painting videos on my YouTube channel @ArtByDianaToma. If you would like to commission a custom painting, contact me via email here. Connect with me via Facebook @ www.facebook.com/DianaTomaArtist
Diana Toma is an award-winning professional artist known for her expressive watercolor and acrylic paintings, blending traditional techniques with a contemporary approach. With a Master’s degree in Fine Arts, she has been actively exhibiting her work since 1996, participating in over 100 international group exhibitions and 12 solo shows.
Her artwork has been featured in prestigious art publications, including Artist’s Magazine, American Artist, The Art of Watercolor, and, most notably, the cover of The Best of Acrylic in 2024. Recognized as a leading voice in the art community, Ms. Toma is frequently invited to serve on expert panels, such as “TechsmARTs” at The Contemporary and “The Business of Art” at the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs in Atlanta. She has also served as a juror for esteemed competitions, including the Artists of Georgia Exhibit at Carnegie Hall and the Fine Art Annual Competition at Arts Clayton Gallery.
Ms. Toma’s work has been commissioned by major brands, including HBO, HGTV, USTA, and RJTR, and her paintings have been acquired for public collections, such as the Fulton County library system and commercial spaces throughout the Atlanta metro area. In addition to her artistic practice, she is a dedicated educator, teaching adult painting classes at museums and art centers, where she encourages a fast, expressive, and intuitive painting approach.
Connect with her on social media: @ArtByDianaToma.