Vivienne is a self taught artist. She collects vintage ceramic poodles and is in constant search of the perfect black and white striped t-shirt. Vivienne shares a birthday with Billy the Kid, Bela Lugosi, Harpo Marx and Erte. She enjoys working in many mediums: watercolor, ink, oils, collage and embroidery to her repretoire. She does not have any formal training in the arts but does have a BA degree in Philosophy. She lives in upstate NY with her husband, artist Matte Stephens and their family of cats. See more of her work online:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/vivstrauss for watercolor paintings
http://www.etsy.com/shop/viviennedstrauss for oil paintings
http://www.etsy.com/shop/viviennestrauss for collage
website: http://www.vivienneart.blogspot.com
