About: 10 things about me

1. I was born on Christmas.
2. My son was born on April Fool's Day.
3. My son is a gift that inspires.
4. I like cats and have a dog (my son is allergic to cats).
5. For 8 years running my favorite color is a variety of turquoise.
6. My immediate family lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico where I grew up.
7. In 2007 I began teaching painting to private students.
8. I am passionate about effortlessly dancing with life.
9. My five strengths (StenghtFinder.com): Empathy, WOO (Winning Others Over), Developer, Connectedness, Communication
10. In the Adams family, Fester married Debbie who was not right for him. Then Fester found Dementia... Go Fester. I believe love's greatest tragedy is to choose not to love again.

Celebrations:

1. I had my sun spots removed.
2. I'll finish my teacher training for Yoga in July of this year.
3. I can't carry a tune or whistle and sing regularly no matter what.

I love to paint even if it's on me. In 2007 I went as a Geisha to my son's school event for Halloween. The Kimono is art.

My history in design:

1997 to present, The Ancient Palm - Owner

I own an advertising and marketing communications company specializing in online marketing.
For 20 years I've been designing and implementing business solutions, helping to develop future visions and creating roadmaps of achievable steps to evolve and maximize business and organization’s goals. What I do allows me to create visual zen.

1982 Bachlor of Fine Arts, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.

Memberships:

San Diego Art Department, High quality art programs, community outreach and involvement. Ray at Night monthly show.

The San Diego Art Institute, Museum of the Living Artist, is a non-profit organization that has been contributing to the advancement of the Visual Arts through outreach and educational programs, as well as exhibition since 1941. It is located in Balboa Park, the cultural jewel in the center of San Diego.

Cell: 619-993-9201
E-mail: art@stephaniewest.com