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Born in Sacramento, California, LONA has been creating art since she was 3 years of age. She continues her artistic expression as a fine artist, as well as a professional graphic designer. During the year 2000, LONA took a year sabbatical from her graphic design career and moved to Paris, France, to concentrate on her painting skills. She spent the year traveling, drawing, painting and developing her unique artistic style, and returned to the States with over 30 paintings. LONA's work has been shown in New York City, Houston, San Jose, Las Vegas and Hawaii. She has collectors from all over the world. LONA expresses her subjects in a bold colorful pallet with a contemporary flair. Her canvases reveal exciting wines, spirits and compelling florals. The majority of her work is done in acrylics and the subject matter of her paintings is what she coins, close-up realism. Originals and limited edition giclees are available. LONA also accepts commissioned assignments upon request. Additionally, LONA has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Graphic Design from San Jose State University and has been a professional Graphic Designer for over 20 years. She is Principal, President and Senior Designer of Fine Art & Design by LONA, located in Los Angeles, California. LONA has won many national awards for her design work, including a Benjamin Franklin Award - Best of Show, an Addy Award,and many American Graphic Design Awards.
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