Born in Seattle in 1968 raised in Southern California. I am a self taught Artist living in Honolulu Hawaii . A walking canvas,my life is my Art .With no formal training ,My inspiration comes from deep pain , the sweet sorrows of life, the ghetto , Human faces, popular culture , and the struggles in the middle east where I lived and traveled to in my early twenties. Impressed by imperfection and unpretensious Art ,my early infuences are childrens musuems ,Picasso ,unknown underground street Artists. I enjoy most graffiti talk art , where I talk about anything funny ,strange or true on canvas .My art work can be described as fun , hip , moody with a social message. Notable mentions are being selected for United Way ,Washington in 2006 for a childrens home center , 2008 selected for U.S. senate minorty leader and 1968 world surf champion Fred Hemmings , On exhibit at the Honolulu country club in May 2008 , July 4th Art showing In China town Honolulu ONG KING , I resist having only one style and do not like to repeat my paintings , therfor all my work looks different but similar in style. All the art work in my gallery is sold unless noted otherwise. All my art work has meaning and emotional input . With a zest for life and a love for All people my hope is to inspire and my purpose is to share . I will consider all comissions . All paintings are original ,one of a kind and will include certificates of authenticity Contact Gina Hensel email dolciartacademy@aol.com 8083721273