Simply put, some people are natural born artists

I recently discovered the art of Kate Tova on Facebook and was immediately attracted to her constant and consistent feed of vibrant, large-scale multimedia portraits.

Totally self-taught, the Russia-born, San Francisco-based artist has earned numerous awards and recognitions from exhibitions in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, the United States, and other countries around the globe. Her paintings have appeared on the covers of foreign music records, been published in international magazines, and even inspired a jewelry collection.

Kate's the kind of woman every woman wants to be: Talented, successful, and deeply compassionate. Asked about her work, she had this to say, "My art is about capturing the unique essence of a subject. My recent works have been characterized by extravagant colors and effusive brushstrokes that externalize the internal beauty of my subjects. I have always been drawn to paint women, and this style has provided a vehicle to portray the power, dignity, and beauty of each individual."

Check out her website for more.

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