PICTURE OF THE WEEK Features the Pretty Ladies of Artist, Kristina Monkel

"Dreaming of Italy"

Kristina shares her Bio and Artist Statement below...

"I have a legal background and previously worked as a police officer in my native country of Lithuania. When I arrived in the USA in 2004, I pursued a career as a paralegal and worked for over 10 years at one of the largest real estate law firms in the area.

I didn't know I could paint, because I didn't have any artistic background. I am a self-taught artist and started creating art in 2020.Most of my work is Mixed Media art that involves using a combination of different materials such as paint, pencils, soft pastels and ink. With my paintbrush I convey emotion. Art to me is a way to express emotions that are difficult to put in the words.

You can find some videos of my work on my Facebook Kristina Monkel Art. "

 Lady with Butterflies #1

Lady with Butterflies #2

"Jolanta"