Originally born in Latvia, Elina's family immigrated to the US when she was three years old. From a very young age Elina had a deep appreciation for art and creativity. Fulfilling her dream, Elina is a Professional Oil painter. She has left an impact in her community by creating timeless murals and inspiring young artist. As a self taught artist she values the importance of putting passion into her work. She is inspired by many forms of art, such as traditional and contemporary art to name a few. Always learning, she recently studied classical painting at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy.