Was born in Paris. She started her career as
a painter at the age 0f 20. She lived and worked in Italy for 12 years
learning ancient techniques: tempera, egg painting, and the gold leaf method
taught by masters in Florence and Livorno. She also served an apprenticeship
in wood engraving, copper engraving, as well as learning the modern techniques
of acrylic and airbrushing. Her influences include the secret sensuality
of Braque, the drawings of Matisse, and others. She has exhibited widely
in Europe, Australia, and Japan, and most recently in the United States.
