Marla Baggetta studied at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. Baggetta has had a distinguished career as a commercial illustrator before turning to landscape painting. She is nationally recognized for her compelling and sophisticated landscapes in both oil and pastel. She is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America Society and a Masters Circle recipient from the International Association of Pastel Societies. She has been featured in the premiere publication for pastel painters; Pastel Journal. Her work is included in Pure Color: The Best of Pastel published by Northlight Publishing and she is the author of Step by Step Pastel published by WalterFoster Publishing. Baggetta exhibits throughout the US and is included in numerous corporate and private collections. Marla teaches painting workshops throughout the country. For more information about Marla, visit her website at marlabaggettastudio.com