Milo...
Milo began to paint four years ago but, believes that the desire to paint has always been with her. "I am a very emotional painter and to put brush to canvas means that I am exposing something about myself, perhaps a deeper part of myself that longed to be expressed." Milo's expressive work conveys a spiritual side through illuminating colors, radiant figures and strong shadows. There is a glow within these pieces that seems to come through and speak to the viewer. "Painting to me is about experimentation of mediums textures and styles. Like the many characteristics of my personality, I have many different styles that I love to explore." Milo feels that, as a painter, this gives her work balance. Milo's goal for each piece is to put what is in her head and within her heart on the canvas, but her challenge with each piece is to capture the feeling of her vision in the painting so the viewer experience what she feels and can relate to her on an emotional level. "I learned that painting could unlock trapped emotions and that even my worst paintings were lessons that would lead me to something special." Milo work is indeed leading her to special places. She was awarded the title "Best in Show" at the 2009 Slidell Arts Evening.