Linda Benenati studied art at San Jose State in the late 60's, but ended up with a degree in English. Consequently, she loves the interplay of letters, words and images. After college, she pursued a career in graphics and writing, but "retired" to raise a family, filling her days with all the stuff moms do. Her artistic endeavors were often limited to volunteering as a school art docent. Once her nest emptied, she finally had the time to dabble in painting, sculpture (found object and paper mache), and collage. Most recently she has ventured into encaustic painting—which just might be her all-time favorite medium with its vibrancy and versatility.

Among her favorite artists are Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Marc Chagall, Maira Kalman, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Andy Warhol, David Cornell, and Wayne Thiebaud.

Linda has a passion for cats and small dogs, 1920's and 30's collectibles, and anything French. When she is not creating, she loves to scavenge through flea markets, yard sales, and second-hand shops. She resides in Saratoga with her husband—her fellow scavenger and sometimes art collaborator.

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