Dasha Guilliam

I was first introduced to art while I was still in the womb. My Mother developed a ”sudden craving” to paint in her last month of pregnancy. Maybe it was the aroma that sparked my interest. When I was five, my Grandpa encouraged me by having me paint enough pieces to fill a wall for my ”first exhibit.” My entire family then gathered together to preview my collection and hear my stories about each painting. It was a rewarding and fulfilling experience and solidified my interest in the arts.

For me, art has always been a way to express my emotions. My style of painting does not represent my formal art education, but is inspired by the children I teach. With their youthful enthusiasm and creative minds, objects are seen and painted in a whole different light. And, when you learn to ”open your imagination” to colors, lights, textures and shapes, you will be able to put your thoughts on canvas in a brilliant way.