A native of the Pacific Northwest, Anita studied fine arts and geology at Western Washington University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Initially working in architectural design, illustration and art murals for residential and commercial clients, she currently focuses on fine art painting in oil, acrylic and pastel. She has studied with many professional artists and illustrators in private lessons, workshops and master classes including David Gray, Greg Manchess, Donato Giancola, Marla Baggetta, Carol Marine, Thomas Jefferson Kitts, Dan Dos Santos, Sally Strand, Newman Myrah, Susan...more
