Kurt Hausmann was born and raised in Northern California. Kurt from the age of eight took art lessons building his first foundations in the use of oils. A love for travel and history guided him towards his choice of a university. Attending Gonzaga in the early nineties, Kurt majored in history and minored in art. Studying abroad in Gonzaga's Florence program, his artistic talents were enriched by his Italian Grandmother. Kurt was instructed in painting, drawing, design and the delicate techniques of fresco while living in Florence...more