Fernande's artistic life was dramatically altered when she was commissioned to create an oil painting depicting the events of The Gulf War in 1991. Her historical work led to a series of prints -- many of which were acquired by individuals in government and entertainment. Ultimately, her initial print was selected by President George H.W. Walker Bush for his Presidential Library.
"I am a self-taught artist with a passion for vivid realism. My medium is color pencil and it is applied in magnified detail to offer a naturalistic, descriptive style..."
The art world has taken me in many directions with many publishers, such as Martin Lawrence Galleries, CA and John Szoke Editions, NY. My spirit of adventure comes to life through my paintbrush. - Linnea Pergola
" I like painting people engaged in activities. Some are like snapshots - scenes of daily life. Although they are personal, they are not exclusively autobiographical..."
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