Art to ignite your imagination

 I am a Wichita, Kansas-based artist and marketing consultant originally from Southern California. Six years ago, I relocated to Wichita to be closer to my husband's family, gaining the space to dedicate myself to art, gardening, and life with our five beloved cats.

Art has been a lifelong journey for me, rooted in my Italian and English heritage. The Italian side of my family is filled with talented artists and creative individuals. My late father, Tony Mosca, an accomplished Los Angeles painter, remains a profound inspiration for my work. His voice echoes in my mind, encouraging me to paint, and I often feel as though I am channeling his creative energy. My stepmother Julie and my sister Mariana, both artists, have also been constant sources of encouragement, while my husband Michael supports my every creative impulse. I am equally grateful to my clients, whose patronage motivates me to continually explore and refine my artistic voice.

My early training in art began in high school, where I explored various media, including oils, traditional landscapes, folk art techniques, the elegance of geometry and mathematics, and decorative embellishments. During college and young adulthood, I continued to hone these skills, building a foundation that would later inform my creative journey.

During a 20-year hiatus from formal painting, I redirected my creative energies into other artistic pursuits. I embraced a playful and imaginative practice of crafting whimsical “veggie people” from fresh vegetables, photographing their fleeting charm before transforming them into smoothies in my Vitamix. Alongside this, I delved deeply into nature photography, capturing the delicate intricacies of flowers, the vibrant hues of sunrises, and the ever-changing splendor of the natural world. These endeavors sustained my artistic spirit and deepened my appreciation for the transient beauty inherent in nature.

Nature and vibrant color have always been at the heart of my artistic expression. My love of gardening and the beauty of nature—vivid sunsets, dramatic storms, and the intricate patterns of plants, birds, and wildlife—inform my work. My garden is a source of inspiration, filled with bold, show-stopping flowers that mirror my artistic palette.

Currently, my work explores several distinctive styles: surreal dreamscapes, geometric "lyrical abstractions," and emotive abstract expressionist color fields. Through layered techniques, I create intense, dynamic effects that reveal hidden depths as light interacts with the surface.

Growing up in San Diego, I spent hours sketching at the beach, and my time studying biology in Hawaii immersed me in lush, tropical landscapes that deeply influenced my artistic vision. Later, my studies in New England's forests provided a new dimension to my work, grounding me in the patterns and rhythms of natural ecosystems.

The pandemic reignited my passion for painting, drawing me back to unfinished projects and the lingering encouragement of my father. To honor his legacy, I now use the Mosca name for my art brand.

Today, I continue to refine my skills under the mentorship of abstract painter Jim Gross, collaborating with a talented group of artists and drawing inspiration from social media, galleries, and the vibrant community of creatives around me.