Karina Bania

I am a California girl. My degree is in Business, but I picked up a paint brush and a backpack the day after graduating. I believe in fate and her sister destiny, but feel that neither are more determining than dedication, hard work and persistence. I wanted to explore death, so I went to India. I wanted to explore life, so I went to Italy. Years were spent traveling around the world, opening my eyes, lending my hands and finding my voice. Then came love, art and children. All these things fill my life and inspire me. I can be found painting, cooking, playing & creating. Heaven is relaxing by the inflatable pool clipping inspiring articles from stacks of collected magazines, while my daughters laughter & coos fill the air. I love to discuss things endlessly, often defending the opposite view. I am constantly making lists and will often hand them out to others mid-conversation.

"Above all else, it is about leaving a mark that I existed. I was here. I was hungry. I was defeated. I was happy. I was sad. I was in love. I was afraid. I was hopeful. I had an idea and I had a good purpose."
Felix Gonzales-Torres