About the Pieces: “Flight One” and “Flight Two,” are a callback to 1940s Hollywood classic glamour, with an intriguing juxtaposition between pattern and the female figure. Interpret the bird as you may, such as her fleeting thoughts, longing for another life, expressiveness for adventure, or noticing a moment of beauty.

About the Artist: Nicole Fontana has always loved the arts, especially painting. She pursued her dream by attending Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY on a President’s Scholarship, where she received classical training in the fine arts. She spent a summer painting in Venice, Italy, before graduating from Pratt with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, earning a Certificate of Academic Excellence. After school she launched her own company, Fontana Painting, LLC. She now lives in Bend, OR with her wonderful husband and two stepchildren. Look for more of her work at www.FontanaPainting.com.