Santa Barbara by Deena Youngs, Acrylic on Canvas Untitled first with Vedova Emilio and

first with Vedova Emilio and then with the masters Finzi

I am trying to reinterpret the world with sensitivity

My goal in my work is to bridge the gap between people with mental illness and people without

A connection with photography began in high school with the very first photography class assignment

she tends to write out thoughts and emotions until a mildly profound idea emerges

Santa Barbara by Deena Youngs, Acrylic on Canvas Untitled first with Vedova Emilio and24 x 24 Original Artwork Acrylic on Canvas A native Californian, Deena has lived on the East Coast for 20 years. She grew up in Southern California and many of her paintings are representative of days living on the beach. Most of her works depict elements of nature and tend toward a calming palette. After graduating from the University of California at Santa Barbara, Deena had a successful career in the fashion industry that lead her to New York. She