BIO

Born in Encinitas, California in 1988, Charmaine Olivia began her artistic journey at a young age, finding her love for oil painting by the age of seven when her aunt taught her how to paint. Influenced by her upbringing in a spiritual household, where yoga and meditation were parts of her daily life, her works reflect themes of mythology, introspection and the female form.

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After high school, she spent two years as a yoga teacher while creating art in her free time. In 2008 she began sharing her work online, quickly gaining a loyal following online for her expressive and feminine creations.  

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With a diverse range of influences, from nature's beauty to the human psyche, Charmaine Olivia's paintings are a visual diary where she explores her emotions and interests. All of her works are self portraits, even when they don't look like her. Painting is a way for her to explore her feelings and imagination. 

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She experiences a condition called Aphantasia, which means she cannot visualize mental images, so she found painting to be a way to explore her imagination externally and to insert herself into other worlds.