Paola Perla Cufaro, since childhood was attracted by the art of painting that allowed her a serene escape from a difficult childhood. Growing up in Rome, Italy she was exposed to an abundance of street arts. and the more classical art found in churches and museums. For the most part, she is self- taught but every few years she will participate in various workshops or art classes, in the last few years at Santa Monica College. She started painting with oil on canvas at the age of 9 when a family