Florine Duffield, American b. 1949

Florine Duffield, Oil Painter / Master Portrait Photographer / Published Author Oil Paintings What makes Florine Duffield unforgettable is the rare duality of her craft - she is equally at home behind the camera and at the easel. For decades, she has transformed human connection into fine art through her signature oil paintings and photographic portraits. Every portrait begins with a conversation; it is a collaboration; my goal is to help people see the beauty and strength in those they love. I want the painting to feel alive, timeless, and deeply personal; a visual legacy to be cherished for generations. Her creative spark ignited early, in the second grade, she announced to her teachers, "I'm devoting my life to the arts" Her professional journey began in 1967 in New York City's vibrant world of modeling, acting, and show business, where she learned the magic of light, pose, and presence. Since then, Florine has owned and operated fine art and commercial photography studios in several U.S. cities and in England. Her exhibitions include numerous prestigious venues, among them The Association Gallery in London and Sky Harbor Museum in Phoenix. When not busy with portraits of humans and pets, Florine loves to paint desert life, animals, organic matter; she teaches painting workshops; tends to her desert garden: cacti, citrus, herbs, veggies and flowers; she is also a published author, contributing to several anthologies, including the Amazon Bestseller "Wisdom of the Silver Sisters" Florine is the proud steward of "The John Cabore Collection" 1914 - 1980. rare body of work; artist, illustrator, and founding member of New York's School of Visual Arts. Their creative partnership and friendship began in 1967. His body of work is available at Live Auctioneers as well. From her sunlit studio in the Northwest Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, Florine paints alongside her mischievous studio assistant, Max-a 37-year-old Blue & Gold Macaw who often steals the spotlight