About the Author
Yvonne is originally from Brooklyn, New York. Since childhood, she has led a creative life. "Art is an important part of my life and a motivating force in everything I do," Yvonne states. She studied watercolors and photography at The New York Botanical Garden and became self-taught in pastel painting. Yvonne is an accomplished professional artist who paints varied subjects as well as sacred art. Her paintings capture the beauty and wonder of the world around her. She paints whatever touches her heart. Her artistic vision is to brighten the world through art, to touch others with the beauty of her art, to inspire other artists, and to teach youngsters art-making. For this artist, painting is all about passion and sharing that gift with others.
Yvonne is also a writer and the author of "Living the Artist's Life".