The artist was born in Oakland, CA but grew up in Colorado. She enjoys traveling, being outdoors, food, and painting. Fern studied drawing and painting at CSU Long Beach, where she trained under esteemed professors, but most of her experience comes from her personal practice. She works in all mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolor, and gouache, but also likes to experiment with textiles and fiber arts. Fern finds opportunities to explore and experiment with colors and shapes, drawing inspiration from daily life and the things around her. “Art is a means to preserve and find meaning in life.