”The more I think about it, the more I realize there is nothing more artistic than to love others.”

- Vincent Van Gogh

My name is Beata Nemes but you can just call me BeARTa as the name that reflects the love I have had for art ever since I was a child. People say the true professionalism comes from the bottom of your heart, and that suits me very well as my hobby is also my profession. Creating something artistic is part of my life, and I’m so happy it fills my days. There was not a single day at nursery school that passed without me drawing; even at that early age all I wanted to do was be creative. There was never a question of which route to choose through school and further education, it was always going to be a creative path.

During these years I gained knowledge of enamel- work, commercial art- work, linoleum and copper engraving and pottery. After graduating from high school I went to study textile design at the University of Art, West Hungary, Savaria Campus. I have always found the fashion world appealing, the mixture of colours and forms fascinating so my decision to study textile design was no surprise and this still forms a large part of my life. Making patterns, designs, fabrics and materials work together in harmony is something I enjoy and learnt through these University years. Learning is an organic process and for me it will never stop, after my diploma I completed a confectioner course where I specialized on sugar sculptures, once again satisfying my desire to be creative, irrespective of the medium. The different shapes, tastes and smells grabbed me while working with caramel. Despite my sweet tooth for confectionary work I needed fresh challenges. My 8 years of henna- body painting experience stood me in good stead for the world of permanent tattoo. Giving something so personal and enduring to people is, for me, what art is really about.