Vanessa, born in New York, now takes residence in Italy 'Her works are the combination of Worldly yet earthy influences that reflect in her paintings with a kind of 'mystical light' and energy that seems to change and appear different each time you look at them, which 'resonates with the soul and ignites the spirit'*. Through her textured layers of earth toned acrylics, she achieves a kind of weathered distance of ancient lands or ruins that literally draws you in. Some pieces have a hint of Asian Influence, while other are reminiscent of aged Italian backdrops. Although a descendent of a...more