Featured Artist : Vivian Helena

Vivian Helena is an award winning mixed media and fiber artist who lives in the rolling hills near Yosemite National Park in California.

Her inner artist has been active since childhood…..

She credits her mother and aunt with her love of hand work. “They were always knitting, crocheting, embroidery, painting, enameling or creating in some fashion”..  

In her early years she traveled to many countries, living in Australia while her dad was stationed there with the Royal Dutch Air force, later on, living in Hollywood USA, Bagdad, and France. Both parents were born in Holland, and she has a deep love for beauty of the Dutch country side and the atmosphere of the small towns.

She started her creative journey in the 70’s. She exhibited in Orange County’s Jewel Court, Costa Mesa Art League and Laguna Beach. Winning awards with her watercolors. Associated Photographers International  presented a first for her photography.

Many of her pieces are in corporate and private collections.

http://www.vivianhelena.com/