Little Emperor
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Recent Awards
Aisha Year of the Ape was awarded Juror’s Choice in the “Carnival of the Animals“ juried show at the Mandell Weiss Gallery at the San Diego Ballet in February 2025. This same piece won the Nainsook Award at the Foothills Art Association’s 35th annual Wildlife in Art Show , November 2024.
Reflection won the Juror’s Comme
My Medium
Watercolor: Lukas / Daniel Smith/ Windsor &Newton/ Paul Reubens
Paper: Arches 140 lb Cold Press
Brushes: Dynasty Black Gold plus assorted
My Inspiration
I celebrate diversity; rich with cultures, beliefs, and traditions. While I do not limit my subjects, I take much inspiration from my Chinese heritage, the Asian American experience, and travels both domestic and foreign. I live and paint in San Diego county at our modest home christened @RaffertyFarms. On occasion my work is shown and
I celebrate diversity; rich with cultures, beliefs, and traditions. While I do not limit my subjects, I take much inspiration from my Chinese heritage, the Asian American experience, and travels both domestic and foreign. I live and paint in San Diego county at our modest home christened @RaffertyFarms. On occasion my work is shown and available for sale at the San Diego Watercolor Society in Liberty Station, or message me directly with your feedback.