If paint is North, pastels are East, pen and ink, pencil and mixed media are South, and computer-generated imagery is West, I've enjoyed all my travels in every direction and all sorts of points in between.
 

I was very fortunate to have parents who encouraged my ability and ambition in art which began even before I could walk. By the time I was eight my mother was driving me to art lessons beginning with drawing, then later anatomy study, painting and pastel.

In my teens I knew that the reason I created art was simply to make people happy. No matter what they experienced during the course of their day, I wanted to be able to make them smile or feel better when they viewed my art.

"Music" digital print on canvas, 18" x 18"

In my late teens I had begun selling paintings,

portraiture and ad design work for local businesses. Continuing to study various media, I became familiar with digital art programs and began working in animation, titling, graphic design and photo editing and retouching.
 

I still want people to smile and enjoy my work, but in the last two years, given the direction life has been taking many people, I decided to spread a more positive word with my digital art. I had developed a real love for type so I began writing inspirational phrases which I layered in and amongst large graphic images. These canvasses can be viewed at www.TheInspirationalCanvas.com.

"My Friend" digital print on canvas, 18" x 18"

 

I am a member of several art and photography associations in southern California and am constantly working on expanding my collection of original paintings and digital art. I usually have prints available in various sizes and formats. To see an assortment of my fine art and photo retouching, please have a look at my website at www.StudioBohemienne.com.

 

To fulfill the requirements of a little bio I wanted to list my favorite media and subject matter, but I realized there are too many things I love to create. I always have a painting/pastel area set up, my computer ready to fire up and a place to play with mixed media pieces. Inspiration is all over the place—for me, even on the news. I believe artists should use their medium to say what’s on their mind.

 

In the last year I have enjoyed working with and supporting the SCAA and have received encouragement and chances to exhibit locally. The other member artists have been very supportive and giving of their time and talents to create more art opportunities around the Santa Clarita Valley.

"Villa Rosa" oil - 16" x 20"

"Kristi" pastel - 16" x 20"

"Inspecting The Blooms" acrylic 16" x 20"