Museum and Gallery Art for Diane Di Maio

Artist Name: Diane Di Maio
Location: Fort Pierce, Florida
Mediums: Photography, Acrylic Painting, Oil Painting, Sculpture
Website: artisticamazingartsbydidi.com
Website" Artsbydi.com
Gallery: Driftwood Designs Gallery

Artist Statement
Art is my way of making sense of the world—a world that has shown me both its harshest shadows and its brightest wonders. My creative journey is grounded in transformation, resilience, and a deep connection to nature.

Selected Exhibitions & Awards

“Misty Forest Reflections” (aka “Magnificent Early Morning in Patagonia”)
Martin County Cultural Arts Center, Stuart, FL
AE Backus Museum, Fort Pierce, FL
Cool Bean Gallery, December 2025 (invited solo display)

"Headless Dingoes" Black and White
AE Backus Museum, Fort Pierce, FL

" The Lookout" Black and White
AE Backus Museum, Fort Pierce, FL

"Out for Another Adventure" Black and White
AE Backus Museum Fort Pierce, FL

"Where the Leaves Go"
Saint Lucie Alliance Arts Gallery, Port Saint Lucie, FL

“Fluff and Curious”
From the Heart, Mid Florida Center Gallery, Port Saint Lucie, FL

“Eye of the Storm Survivor” (first piece)
Vero Beach Art Museum, Vero Beach, FL

“Storm Stripped, Heart Restored”
Elliott Museum, Stuart, FL

“Radiant Ruffles”
Martin County Courts and Art Center, Stuart, FL

“Barking up the Wrong Plant” (black and white, first place winner)
AE Backus Museum, Fort Pierce, FL

“Artistic Expression” (Acrylic Pour Art)
Saint Lucie Cultural Alliance & Mid Florida Center Gallery

“Black Bellied Whistling Ducks” (Photography)
From the Heart contest, Mid Florida Center Gallery

“Conscious v/s Subconscious” (Sculpture)
Elliott Museum and Indian River County Court House

“Cosmic Wave” (Photography)
Indian River County Court House

Notable Series & Projects

“Gravity of Memory; Tea with Great Grandmother” (Original, Fantasy, Anime, Watercolor)
“Thunder bloom: Spirit Tree Awakens” (Original, Fantasy, Anime)
“Journey of the Wooden Mushroom: From Nature’s Marvel to Fantasy World”
“Earth’s Embrace: Calm from Above”
“Imagination in Every Brushstroke” (Sunset Transformation Series)
“Ignite the Night” (Acrylic, 4th of July)
“Echoes of the Tempest” (Oil, Covid period)
“Victorious Dawn” (Great Blue Heron, Audubon Society Contest)

Professional Credentials

State of Florida Department of Business and Regulations Division of Real Estate Broker’s License (20+ years)
State of Florida Notary Public (since 1978)
Executive Officer, Photographer, Editor, Certified Vessel Examiner, and Safe Boating Instructor, Port Saint Lucie Power Squadron (5 years)
Lifetime member, Cambridge Who’s Who Registry of Executives and Professionals
Member: Treasure Coast Photography Club (10+ years), AE Backus Museum, Martin County Arts, Saint Lucie Cultural Alliance Arts, Fort Pierce Art Club
Professional photographer for Graves Electric Supply Company and All Phase Electric Supply, Charleston, SC

Publications & Media
Illustrated four books
Authored books on painting and photography
Featured in multiple gallery and museum exhibitions
Artistic Philosophy
My work is a tapestry of feeling—wonder, sorrow, hope, and resilience. I use photography, painting, and sculpture to express what words sometimes cannot. Nature is my greatest muse, reminding me that even after the harshest storms, beauty can emerge.

Contact
Website: artisticamazingartsbydidi.com
Instagram: @dmdimaio
Facebook: facebook.com/dianedimaio