Artist: Raquel Tripp
Genre: Painting
Bio: Born and raised in Ecuador. After obtaining an MBA at MTSU and starting a family, I decided to pursue my long dream of becoming a portrait artist. For the last 13 years I have painted commissioned portraits and studied under world renowned portrait painters locally, in other states and in Ecuador. Currently I teach art at a local school and paint in my studio from live models.
Piece: Sickle Dance Headpiece
Piece Description: Dancer from the Florida Ballet wearing the headpiece of the ballet: “Sickle Dance”, done a la Prima