I am third generation artist, born and raised in Orange County, California. I began painting at a very young age, with teachings from my Grandmother and Aunt. Most of my adult life was spent with sand-in-toes, in the picturesque city of Huntington Beach. In the 1990's I traveled throughout the former Soviet Union. I absorbed all the scenery and became inspired by it's rich history and culture. Some of my paintings are reminiscent of my time spent and journeys taken all over this country. I'm moved by the beauty of all landscapes, beaches,...more