Meet Gina

artist • mother • teacher • entrepreneur

Upcoming Classes

Award Winning

Artist

Grand Champion

Gina has won several Grand Champion awards at the Alaska State Fair for her paintings

National Recognition

• Ground Floor Artists “According to Frida Kahlo” national show – 3rd place

• Signature status with Arizona Pastel Painters Association.

• A founding member of the Pastel Society Alaska

Art Business of the Year

Gina is the inventor of Paint a Scarf, which won Visit Anchorage’s Visitor Industry Advancement award in 2015.

(Grand)Mother

Gina has been married to David since 1984. They have three adult children: Tony, Andrea and Shea. To date, they have been blessed with seven grandchildren — five in Alaska and two in Australia.

Experienced

Teacher

Paint a Scarf

Gina is the inventor of Paint a Scarf, America’s first silk painting girl’s night out experience. During its eight-year run, Gina taught thousands of non-artists how to create beautiful, wearable pieces of art.

Art Classes

Gina has taught fine art workshops through Valley Fine Arts Association. She’s taught art at women’s retreats and gatherings, and plenty of private parties. She’s taught groups as small as 2 and as large as 50+.

Schoolteacher

Gina served as a substitute teacher for the Anchorage School District for more than 5 years. If she can handle a classroom full of 6th graders she can handle anything!

Entrepreneur

Gina has been married to David since 1984. They have three adult children: Tony, Andrea and Shea. To date, they have been blessed with seven grandchildren — five in Alaska and two in Australia.