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ABOUT THE ARTIST

A CREATIVE BEGINNING

Some people are born with the gift of creativity and Lenie Grace is one of those blessed people with that talent.  From a very early age she has had a love for the arts.  This continued throughout her life as she pursued her passion and dreams.  When she was young, she aspired to be a fashion designer.  In school, her notebooks were filled with sketches and drawings.  Later, she joined a fine art training workshop where she was able to start honing her skills through sketching and painting.  For after-school activities, she would engage in poster making competitions.  As she grew older and became more culturally exposed, she started to enjoy drawing anime, cartoons and other inspirations from entertainment and even fruit carving.  In college, she studied Hotel and Restaurant Management with dreams of traveling abroad.  When these dreams became reality, they led to exploration and adventure.  Specifically travelling to explore nature and the outdoors which fueled passionate inspiration.  Her desire to share memories and experiences brought her to where she is today, pursuing a career in arts, specifically painting.  

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A PEARL FROM THE ORIENT SEA

Originally from the Philippines, Lenie Grace grew up surrounded by natural splendor.  This incredible archipelagic country is known as the "Pearl of the Orient Sea (Perla del Mar de Oriente)" because of its elegant organic beauty.  A paradise made up of thousands of islands full of breathtaking scenery, lush vegetation, abundant wildlife and colorful culture.  Being surrounded by so much beauty, it's no wonder why she dreamed of becoming an artist.  Her aspirations carried her halfway across the world to the United States where she continues to be enthralled with different cultures and inspirations.  She sees the beauty in all her surroundings.  Whether that be the glistening lights of a bustling cityscape or the vibrant colors of a beautiful sunrise or the stunning richness of detail in wildlife or even the breathtaking majesty of a landscape.  She has found love and passion that few possess, but this is what she brings to life through her arts for everyone to enjoy.

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS

Lenie Grace's travels and adventures eventually led her to South Florida where she quickly fell in love with all of the unique opportunities it offers.  The tropical environment, ability to enjoy the city life while still having the freedom to enjoy the outdoors made it the perfect place to call home.  Here she was introduced to a lifestyle that revolved around the ocean.  She experienced endless summers with crashing waves, sandy toes and salty skin.  She found that her passion for adventure and natural beauty only deepened as she explored more of Florida's coastline.  She found herself spending time on or near the water.  Oftentimes taking sunset strolls along the beach appreciating the waves, birds and shells.  She found solace and peace, freeing her mind and allowing her creativity to flow naturally like the sea.  This creative process can be seen abundantly in her artwork, where she showcases her appreciation and love of life and her surroundings through her natural and expressive techniques.

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INTIMATE ENCOUNTERS WITH NATURE

Lenie Grace has had the unique experience to get up close and personal with nature and wildlife.  Through her husband, an avid fly fisherman and professional guide she learned about the different species of fish and the environments they inhabit.  She started to follow his passion in angling and quickly fell in love with the pristine remote locales and the beautiful wildlife of the Florida Keys and Everglades National Park. Drawing inspiration from early morning sunrises crossing Florida Bay or silently poling in gin clear water across seagrass flats or working along lush mangrove coastlines abundant with wildlife.  She's experienced firsthand an up close and personal connection to the beauty of wildlife that few artists can hope to achieve.  She has learned and experienced these connections on an intimate level and developed a deep understanding of their behaviors and habitats.  From Rosetta Spoonbills, Herons and Bald Eagles to gamefish such as Tarpon, Bonefish, Snook and Redfish.  These experiences have fueled her desire to bring her paintings to life in a vibrant and wonderful way, capturing and emphasizing natural beauty.

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