About the Artist

Valentina was raised in the Finger Lakes area on the North end of Seneca Lake in New York State. Growing up there allowed her to enjoy a childhood of color. The blues of the lake, orange of the autumn leaves and red sunsets were her surroundings. These colors with beautiful landscapes are what set the stage for her love for Plein Air Painting. After high school Valentina attended art classes at Finger Lakes Community College, studied with Pat Rini Rohrer at Studio II in Canandaigua and most recently attended Main Street Atelier in Tarrytown NY. It was after a Plein Air Class that Valentina realized the joy of painting with nature and the advantages of viewing the genuine colors in the shadows and light. Valentina retired early from her job to pursue painting full time and created her own paint and sip company to help with expenses and to keep her close to art.

Valentina is a member of the Penn Yan Art Guild. In conjunction with 6 other painters created Pop of Artists of the Finger Lakes. Her works are shown at Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery and have been shown at many local groups and museum exhibits.

valentinayannotti@gmail.com

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