Born and raised in Sayville, Long Island, NY, Virginia's artistic abilities started showing as soon as she could hold a pencil.  She began studying art at age 6, after a kindergarten teacher confirmed to her mother that Virginia had an artistic gift.  Private lessons continued during the formative years, winning a national art contest at age 10, starting commissions in her early teens, and showing her art in a local gallery at 16 years old. Attendance at Parson's School of Design in New York and graduation from the renowned Fashion Institute of Technology in NY earned Virginia a degree in Illustration.

After vacationing on Oahu in the winter of 1984, Virginia fell in love with the Islands' vibrant colors and positive energy. The artist returned to Hawaii shortly after, telling her parents that she left her soul there, and has basically been here ever since.

A partial list of the artist's clients include: Bishop Museum, Dole Plantation, The Navy Exchange, Hale Koa Hotel,  Island Heritage Publishing Company, Hawaiian Resources Publishing Company, and a 15 ft. mural of a mermaid which is showcased at the Round Table Pizza in the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Virginia's signature piece, "I Love Hawaii" has graced the covers of 400,000 Hawaiian Airlines in-flight menus for its first class customers.

Art is healing to the mind, body, and spirit. "I hope you find these images appealing enough to decorate the walls of your home and office. Positive feedback to my work allows me to keep doing what I love most...creating art." The majority's response to Virginia's artwork is that it makes them smile...and that, the artist says, is what it is all about.

The artist resides on the Leeward side of Oahu with her husband and son.

Prints that will be received by customers are much sharper and more vibrant in color than images shown on the website. Items purchased are quality open edition art prints that come double matted, white on white. Free personalization by the artist to you or a special loved one upon request.

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