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Lauren Luna was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. She knew at an early age what she wanted to be when she grew up. Unlike other young adults whose childhood aspirations usually change, Lauren's desire to be an artist remained.
After graduation from high school she went off to college to pursue her dream in art. After transferring to Kent State University, where she later graduated, she learned that in order to be 'a famous artist', she had to move to New York City; that was when the obsession began. Every year, twice a year Lauren would go to New York on art related trips, coming back more inspired, and more determined than ever. When she received her Bachelors of Fine Arts in 2000, she immediately moved to the East Coast.
She settled ultimately in the Bronx where she commuted every weekend to volunteer in a gallery. Lauren quickly learned the hardships of living in New York City and eventually became a teacher to make ends meet. She had a son, and returned to her hometown of Columbus where she and her family currently reside.
After a several year hiatus Lauren is now an actively producing artist. Nicknaming herself 'Artista', meaning artist in spanish, she now is working on many new series.
Background and Training:
2010 Masters of Fine Arts, Non-Figurative Studies, Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
2004 Masters of Science, Special Education, Manhattan College, Bronxville, NY
2000 BFA awarded from School of Fine Arts, Kent State University
1997 Figure Drawing- Miami University, Miami, Ohio
1997 Figure Modeling in Clay- Miami University, Miami, Ohio
1996 Principles of Design- Marian College, Indianapolis, Indiana
Basic Drawing- Marian College, Indianapolis, Indiana
Introduction to Painting-Marian College, Indianapolis, Indiana
Awards:
Award of Merit-International Art Show-Part 2:Abstract, Guests Gallery, Lilburn, Georgia
Art Scholarship- Marian College Indianapolis, Indiana
Lauren Luna is not a member of any groups.