About Fina  (b. 2004)

After starting
classes at The Art
Academy at age 5, she honed her
skills in mixing values and copying
great educational works. She then
progressed to more advanced work
and entered the world of oils. Her
assignments have grown to Bargue
studies, glazing studies, live model
work, sight-size techniques, alla
prima, and direct painting. In 2017 she was awarded a scholarship for summer workshop study at the Florence Academy of Art in Florence, Italy at the age of 13.  She continues to study locally as well as participate in workshops and conferences across the US.  Her dedication and hard work has been recognized locally and internationally from local state fairs to participating in international traveling salons.  She is sought out for commissions, speaking about the youth in arts, and participating in exhibits both domestic and internationally.

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