Naples
As a young child, Pearse grew up near the beaches of Padre Island. When she was eight years old, her grandmother gave her a “paint by number” oil painting set. Pearse was hooked. When viewing thin sections of rocks and minerals in college, Pearse saw the beautiful abstract designs found in nature and was inspired to paint again. She had the opportunity to study under Quang Ho for four years at the Art Students League in Denver early in my career. He helped Pearse as an artist immensely and I am so grateful. As a plein air landscape painter for 30 years, Pearse was always in nature. Based in Naples, Florida, Pearse continually pushing her art to new levels.