Fairy tales for all!

Do you believe in fairy tales?I do. At least on days when I'm painting them. Magical kingdoms come alive, characters spring to life,

fairy dust glitters, butterflies dance. My imagination takes you on a vivid journey. I love painting whimsical details for kids. a kite here, a ladybug there.

I want my murals to be an experience that lasts and brings a smile every time someone looks at them. Childhood happens only once and if you believe in a fairy tale as a child you'll believe in your dreams when you are older.

By the way, the girl who lives in this room is convinced she'll be a princess when she grows up.

A walk in Central Park.

We all love New York City, but not all of us can afford living there or don't have the time to visit it as often as we'd like.
Murals are agreat way to reinvent any setting.

I have to admit some of my clients have wild imagination. Inspiration comes easy and takes you on a great adventure. Recently I painted a wraparound mural of central park for a little girl's bedroom.
Clouds overhead, bridges, pond, carousel and even a ZOO with fuzzy and not so fuzzy animals changed an ordinary room into a magical place. Needless to say,

I loved the idea and had a great experience.

As I transform my client's bare walls I go on a journey with them.

Sometimes it's hard to say good bye
but I have pictures which I enjoy sharing with friends and family alike.

For more ideas visit me at www.dianasmurals.com

Remembering 9/11

Inspiration is a momentary vision. It strikes you in an instant and if you don't capture it it passes by. A sweet, tender or a sad experience may highten your sences. I feel blessed because I live an inspired life. Recently US Coast Guard commisioned me to paint a mural at Fort Wafdworth, NY base. The bravery and heroism of the men and women who protect us is depicted in this painting.

Inspiration was right there in front of me.

I feel honored to have been chosen for this occasion. The backdrop is the cityscape of New York with the twin towers. Eventhough it's been years, I still feel that New York is incomplete without the "silent brothers" standing there.

"U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) New York is one of thirteen Anti-Terrorism Teams strategically located in key ports throughout the United States. Coast Guard MSSTs were created under the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 in direct response to the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001, and are a critical part of the United States Department of Homeland Security's layered strategy, directed at protecting key seaports and waterways. MSSTs provide waterborne security and anti-terrorism force protection for strategic shipping, high interest vessels, and critical maritime infrastructure. As part of the Coast Guard's Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF) community, MSSTs are a quick response force capable of rapid nationwide deployment via air, ground, or sea transportation, in response to changing threat conditions and evolving Maritime Homeland Security mission requirements. Shortly after the commissioning of MSST New York, Ms. Sorkin was called upon to create a mural representing the unit and its dynamic operational capabilities. Her mural includes tactical small boats, K-9 operations, helicopter vertical insertion, and a specialized counter terrorism team all positioned against a backdrop of the majestic New York City skyline. When Ms. Sorkin revealed her finished artwork in 2009, MSST New York was thrilled with the results and especially proud to have their operational capabilities showcased while ever diligently protecting the greatest city in the world."

LCDR Mike Hosey Commanding Officer Maritime Safety & Security Team 91106 Staten Island, New York