Nestled between the Emerald Cascade Foothills and the crisp Salish Seas on the beautiful Pacific Northwest Coast is where Olivia spent her early years. "Growing up we would always be either at the beach or planning our next trip to the beach." These memories didn’t turn into painting inspiration until later, though. 

Olivia pursued her interests in the culinary world for many years, traveling frequently for new exposures, cultures and tastes. Then, after a trip to India in 2019, she found herself at home, isolated in a pandemic and seeking inspiration. This is when she decided to pick up a paint brush. With no formal training, she brushed and poured her way to find her signature style. 

Her art is fluid, abstract and evokes a sense of soothing calm. "The ocean and flow of water continues to be the biggest source of inspiration for me." Using acrylic and multimedia, mostly on raw canvas, she gravitates toward shapes and colors found in nature with her organic style. Now, living on the east coast, she is finding new inspiration from the beautiful surroundings of the Hudson Valley in New York State.