Linnea Pergola (1953) USA, "Campo De Fiori". Measures: 13.50 X 10.00 inches. "Campo De Fiore" is a Limited Edition Mixed Media that is Hand Signed by Linnea
  
     Linnea Pergola was born in Los Angeles in 1953 and has lived there for most of her life. Pergola credits a high school teacher with encouraging her to experiment with new mediums and techniques. This instructor introduced her to the intricacies of pen and ink. Pergola utilizes this to compose the singular style of her images.

Pergola's subject matter is as diverse and eclectic as her background and travels. At California State University Northridge she studied art history, cultural geography, Chinese languages, and history. She has traveled to Russia, Scandinavia, East Germany (when it was East Germany), and Poland. She was with the Peace Corps in the Philippines.

Pergola's works reflect varying measures of fantasy, sometimes bold and sometimes subtle. She has a fascination with cityscapes. She embraces their distinctive atmosphere and lifestyle; she loves their architecture and lighting as well as their high energy.

Artist Statement

 I have been an artist my whole life and it's been a wonderful journey. I was lucky to have been represented by two major publishers (Martin Lawrence Galleries and John Szoke Editions). They brought me financial rewards but also taught me the business of the "art business". With them, I had over 50 artshows throughout the United States and Switzerland.

  I grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from California State University, Northridge. I have also lived in New Jersey and Indiana. I love to travel and have been all over the world. I enjoy off the beaten path as well as cosmopolitan, sophisticated cities.

  I am inspired by the places I choose to visit. Going to the Amazon numerous times really awakened my creative spirit as well as Bhutan.

 April 2009 I have a segment being aired on HGTV called That's Clever. I am demonstrtating how to do a silk painting. It should air in April but that may change.

Linnea Pergola (1953) USA. "Amsterdam". Measures: 10.00 X 13.50 inches. "Amsterdam" is a Limited Edition Mixed Media that is Hand Signed by Linnea

Linnea Pergola (1953) USA, "Cafe Roma". Measures: 13.50 X 19.50 inches. "Roma Cafe" is a Limited Edition Mixed Media that is Hand Signed by Linnea