A native of Russia, Irina Mirskaya always has been fascinated with art. When she paints, Irina says, she lives in a fantasy world of fairy tales and childhood memories. Irina enjoys both digital imaging and conventional painting with watercolor, gouache, dyes and pen and ink. Irina is working in a field of design and illustration. Her experience includes working as a designer/stylist in textile industry, teaching art at Otis College and publishing greeting cards. Irina works and lives in Long Beach, CA with her husband and two children.