The hills of Healdsburg California were a tapestry of vineyards and inspiration for my Grandmother, Joan Franceschina, where she dedicated her life to being a winemaker and established artist. I was fortunate to have such an influential icon paint my life with fine art and Italian cuisine. 

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My mother, Celene Ryan, illustrated her creativity with weaving, basket making, illustration and most notably, fine watercolor painting. 

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Visiting Healdsburg was an alchemy of watching my mother and grandmother spend hours painting together, collaborating or influencing each others techniques. 

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It was in my grandmother's studio where I learned about classical music, quietude and creative flow. 

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Today, I carry on the legacy of studying watercolor under the tutelage of my mother. As time passes, my techniques improve and personality show through while I develop my own place in this profound and magical art heritage.