Leila Ferraz

Leila Ferraz was born in Rio de Janeiro and attended to one of the most traditional universities of Brazil, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), having a degree in History. Since childhood she's been fascinated by art, but only in 2002 she began to formally study oil on canvas, captivated by the work of great masters of Impressionism such as Monet, Renoir and others. Over the years Leila started craving her portraits to be more and more realistics, and plunged into studyind and dedication in order to achieve the details expected in the work of a realistic painter.
Leila's work intend to portait the beauty within the daily life of people in her homeland living in poverty. She brings to her canvas the feelings and positive memories of these people.

Submitted by Saphira & Ventura Gallery