TITLE

Sunset On The Island

ARTIST

Vanessa Ann Garza

CREATED

May 2023

LOCATION

In Front of Sunset Village

ABOUT THIS PIECE

When I was a young girl, I loved to color, doodle and draw. I would sketch on anything from napkins to the wall in my bedroom. One of my favorite things to draw was a little island with palm trees, and a sun setting in the background. When I was given the opportunity to paint a second mural, I knew it had to be that! Because of the nature of the pipe I was painting on, it developed into yet another scene from SPI. I incorporated the dolphins making a splash in some areas that were broken. I've always told my kids and students that art is everywhere! If you look hard enough, you can find it even in the most unlikely of places. With art, you can always fix a mistake and turn it into something amazing! - Vanessa Ann Garza

ABOUT THIS ARTIST

Vanessa has had a passion for the arts since she was a child and was self-taught until she attended design school at UIW in San Antonio. Here is where her love of art and design developed even further. She learned about architecture, interior design, art history and color theory to name a few. Here is where she also learned about different art techniques and styles to incorporate into her work. She has continued to grow and develop as an artist throughout her adult life and career. As a hobby, she likes to paint and craft. Vanessa has been a private art tutor as well as a teacher of students from grades K-8. She continues to be inspired by elements and colors in nature and the universe.