Alla Golets Baltas was born in Kharkiv (Haco), Ukraine. Her father's artistic influence enabled Alla to begin painting at a very early age- In 1992, Alla formally studied art in the Ukraine, earning a degree with honors in Graphic Design from the Kharkiv State Arts School. While enrolled at Kharkiv State Arts School, she spent time outside of the university studying the technology of oil painting in the Hermitage Museum and the Russian Museum of Art. The museums, located in Saint Petersburg, Russia, deepened her knowledge about the history and development of art- She furthered her formal art education by enrolling in Kharkiv State Pedagogic University. In 1998, she attained the higher degree of Specialist Diploma, certifying her to teach in fine arts, drawing and applied arts- Alla started painting professionally in 1998. Her main focus was on Still Life, Religious Icons, Landscapes and Portraits. At age 29, she held her first exhibition in Kiev, Ukraine; she received significant acclaim- She became a member of the young artist association and her art was on display at the Ukraine union art exhibition for artist day and the Christmas exhibition in Kharkiv in 1998- Alla moved to Cherry Hill, New Jersey after spending few years in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Continuing her work in still life landscapes and portraits and adding southern art, New Orleans landscapes, Louisiana still life and northeastern landscapes to her catalog of work- We are fortunate to include this in the largest collection of Mardi Gras and New Orleans art anywhere with highly sought after, colorful and rare selections-
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