When it comes to art, more often than not there is a backstory as to reason each piece created. There is a history behind why the artist decided to head down an obviously unknown path. San Francisco-based artist Charmaine Olivia is a self-taught artist with incredible talent. Her paintings depict women in fantastically strong ways.
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