Born in Jamaica, NY, Stacey Torres is a Folk/Fauvist artist and writer living in the Midwest.Inspired by her Caribbean heritage, her primary focus are female portraits and lush garden landscapes, painted with an abundance of brilliant color using watercolor, oil pastels, acrylics and other mix media.A self-taught artist, Ms. Torres’ love of art began in early childhood. In the summer of 2014, she began to paint after a 45-year hiatus when her mother was dying from Alzheimer’s. This became her therapy, and being a prolific artist, her journey...more
