Welcome! I’m Diana Kassim, an artist, a storyteller, and an explorer of creative realms.
From a young age, art has been my language of choice, whether through music, visual expression, or, most recently, storytelling in my own novels. My journey began in childhood with music, studying for eight years and cultivating an early passion for the rhythm and nuance of Italian culture. Driven by this, I dove deeply into art history, exploring hidden treasures across Hungary and eventually earning a guide qualification for Italian heritage. Yet, as much as I loved sharing stories of the past, I craved a more immediate, hands-on form of creativity.
My path led me to makeup artistry, where I spent nearly a decade collaborating with photographers, actors, designers, and other creative minds. This wasn’t just work—it was a masterclass in adaptation and creativity on the go. Whether on a live TV set, fashion shoot, or a transformative body-painting session, each experience taught me the art of teamwork, adaptability, and the pure thrill of creating in the moment.
After exploring everything makeup artistry had to offer, I pivoted again—this time, to a short venture in crafting clothing for Yorkshire terriers. It was an unusual but wonderful challenge! This brief business taught me the foundations of trade, community building, and customer care, all of which I still use in support of my own business.
In 2015, I found myself drawn to the vibrant city of Nottingham, seeking new landscapes and challenges. I embraced my fine art studies at Nottingham College and graduated from Nottingham Trent University. And here I am today, translating stories into my own artwork and writing, blending inspiration from every path I’ve taken and every person I’ve met along the way.
Thanks for visiting—enjoy exploring my work as much as I’ve enjoyed creating it!