Monica Becker

Monica was born in upstate New York, the third of four children to young European immigrants. Her mother, a homemaker, loved music; her father, a thriving commercial painter, was a talented pencil artist of his own right. During her early years,...

Monica was born in upstate New York, the third of four children to young European immigrants. Her mother, a homemaker, loved music; her father, a thriving commercial painter, was a talented pencil artist of his own right. During her early years, she attended art and drama classes, which helped to spark her artistic nature. She dabbled in pottery and jewelry design, and was consistently thrilled when creating something new. But, it wasn’t until later in life that her deep interest in fine art soared after moving to Northern California and raising three rambunctious boys along with her husband Jim. This was when she took notice and accepted a full-time position working for a renowned publisher, coordinating the print production of acclaimed museum collections around the world. She describes it as “extremely fascinating!” To have the opportunity to physically hold original artworks by some of the true masters. To view pieces, created in many different mediums; to explore their talents up close. Today, you can find her at home, passionate about our plant and climate change, she creates… paintbrush in hand, classical music streaming in the background. Currently using acrylic and a paste medium she paints with purpose, to evoke a notion or deep feeling. To not necessarily depict, but to cite a lasting and subjective emotion. ​ "I want the viewer to discover nuances, maybe seek out something familiar or extraordinary, to spark interest, to look up close and envision a place, an object or memory, or even a dream once forgotten." (Monica is currently showing at Oli Gallery, CA) (Some of Monica's frames are handcrafted with sustainable accoya, and a few are fire charred by using an ancient Japanese method of preservation called Shou Sugi Ban.)