What We've Forgotten black approaching such subjects as the

approaching such subjects as the unreachability of the American dream

My figurative painting and drawing has been influenced by the realistic yet expressive work of Odd Nerdrum

and I also occasionally work with colored pencils

my professional time is spent between exhibiting artwork and teaching painting/drawing

Leilani Bustamante was born in Santa Rosa California and is a graduate of the Academy of Art University

What We've Forgotten black approaching such subjects as theInfo About Shipping 19 x 20 inches 2012 Oil, graphite, and charcoal on wood panel Back: Wood, cloth, found objects "It is a darker side of femininity that happens in my work. Real relationships always have a flip side, like two sides of a coin, and my work is my own attempt to understand that. Whatever the relationship may be, there is a silver side and a darker shadow underneath; as all human nature can attest." ~Archer Dougherty Shipping costs will