Inclined toward art since a young age, Angela Sekerak received her formal art training in a representational art program at Pensacola Christian College. While there, she spent a rigorous six years under the mentorship of Mr. Brian Jekel. Through her training, she was exposed to the great masters of oil painting: John Singer Sargent, Joaquin Sorolla, Cecilia Beaux, and the American Impressionists, who have had a profound influence on her work. Angela also gleans inspiration from modern masters including Schmid, Guzik, Gerhartz, and many others. One of the hallmarks of Angela’s work is her sensitivity to the wonder of life; she calls attention to the forgotten beauty of everyday living. Why I Paint