Zana le Serbia for New Orleans to
study fine art and interior design, with
the intent of building a career in interior
design. Following her past habits, she
continued to paint as an outlet for
her creativity. Living in New Orleans,
with the sheer love of life that the city
embodies, proved inspirational for her
artwork and she found that painting
became a source of self-discovery. "I
started painting as a form of personal
expression and then as therapy to get
me through what became a darker time
of my life," she said.
It was during this time that a fellow
designer happened to visit Zana's home
and was enthralled by her paintings,
convincing her that she could easily find
buyers. Zana was doubtful, believing
that her work at the time was too dark
to be appreciated, but she agreed to
the challenge. Within one week, three
paintings had been sold and she had
launched her new profession as an artist.
"My friend said that the buyers told her
they felt the emotion in my work and it
was the first time I realized my art could
ignite certain feelings for others. I knew
then that my passion for putting myself
on canvas could be my life's work," she
says. Zana has since found her place
among the renowned creative class of
New Orleans and beyond.
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