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A native Californian, I have always been a free spirit, a lover of nature and adventure. Having grown up in the San Francisco Bay Area, with an artist mother and scholar father, I was surrounded with all forms of art, music, and literature while growing up. While my 1st passion was always dance, ballet in particular, I also spent a lot of time reading, or drawing as a younger person. However, it was when I started traveling and journaling that I began doing watercolors in my

My mother, Sandra Della Valle was born in Sweden and immigrated to the USA when she was only 4 years old. When I was growing up, we used to sit at the kitchen table and draw, paint, or sculpt. She is a very accomplished artist, and I would always follow along, loving every minute of our time creating together. She was lucky to study with renowned artist, Arthur Okamura; and it was during her studies with him that she created her series of pastel artworks. Strong and defiant t

I have spent years traveling and living in different places on our amazing planet. Mexico has always been a favorite of mine. Beautiful beaches, warm waves, palm trees, tropical weather, incredible culture and archeological ruins. My first trip was spent on the west coast of Nayarit and Jalisco states; my friend used to swim out to the local shrimp boats with a plastic bag and some pesos and swim back with a kilo of fresh shrimp. We would eat them raw with fresh lemon right o

Fine Art Cards with framed originals in studio In a world where digital communication often overshadows the personal touch, fine art cards from Della Valle Design stand out as a beautiful way to express sentiments and celebrate special moments. These cards are not just pieces of paper; they are crafted works of art that convey emotions, tell stories, and create lasting memories. Whether you’re looking to send a heartfelt message, commemorate a special occasion, or simply brig