Dina Lowery V. spent her childhood in West Virginia where she played along the paths among forest trees, waded in the water or walked along the creek banks collecting wild flowers. Her paintings frequently reflect the dream-like memories of her childhood.

"My work is my expression, where words are left off, to relinquish back interpretations of either aesthetic experiences or emotional incidences. I select mediums that feel right. You will most commonly see the usage of gold or silver leafing or a gloss varnish as a consistency. The reflective quality reminds me of the optimistic aspects of life. Layering and subtracting of different textures creates a depth to my work that not only gives a physical dimension but an emotional one. My chosen paint medium is acrylic. It allows me to work through expressions/interpretations while they are still with me."

Dina has always returned to her creative side. Careers have taken her to different professional realms. Her bachelor's degree is in counseling and rehabilitation. After almost 7 years in this profession she returned to school. Originally, the art classes were only to find reprieve from here job in Psych Rehab but she could not ignore the feeling of home that she felt while creating. With the encouragement of a professor, Dina found herself pursuing an Interior Design degree, a profession that allowed her to create and not starve. After establishing her own company in 1995, Dina has been successful as an Interior Designer with national awards and exposure with the filming of "Designer's Challenge" on Home and Garden Television (HGTV). Dina

returned to the canvas in 1999. Since this time her work has been well received, juried into the Mint Museum, corporate sells, privatecollectors and published works. Her residency at the McColl Art Center engaged Dina in an in-depth study of her art. Dina has stated that this residency "has sanctified a passion and purpose". Dina has had representation in several galleries during the past 5 years. Local Charlotteans can visit her at her studio or make contact through Foust Galleries, Pope Gallery or Art Source and Design. In the Atlanta area viewers can tour and purchase work at Lansdell Galleries in the Buckhead area.

It is her goal to continue her passion of being a self-supporting artist. She also works in other mediums and wants to expand her body of work to include not only encaustics but also work on paper and sculptor. Dina resides in York, SC with her beloved husband Peter Vacho.