Leandra Ginevra earned her Graphic Design degree at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in downtown Los Angeles. She has spent decades designing screen printed garments for ladies and children; touching the lives of many customers ranging from mass market department stores to the Disney Parks around the world. Her passions for fashion, style and whimsy are easy to spot in her artworks.
Leandra says, “It’s my joy to create art that makes people feel good. If people feel happy looking at my art, then I know I’ve fulfilled my purpose here on this planet.”
Karen has an honours’ degree in Interior Design, but her first love has always been painting; especially the human figure. She has several models with whom she works on a regular basis, but is constantly inspired by new people.
She has always admired the Pre-Raphaelite painters, especially the poetic and romantic images of Rossetti and Waterhouse. The expressive portraits of John Singer Sergeant have also been a major influence.
For Karen, drawing is the foundation for all work, allowing the artist to observe and express the character of the model. She uses mixed media to create quick studies and fully worked drawings which can then be used as a refer...
