Maria Regina Ruiz

About

I was born in Lima, Peru. I grew up in several different countries in Latin America. I came to the United States when I was fifteen years old. I became a teacher and earned my Ph.D from the University of Texas at Austin. I have taught languages, literature and history for 29 years. Art was always my sane and safe place. I have always been fascinated by colors and textures. I have participated in several art competitions and my pieces have been featured in art shows and art magazines in Canada, Italy, Germany, London, Massachusetts, California, Texas, Kansas, New York . I currently live in Houston after spending three years teaching in Florida. I am represented by Agora Gallery in Chelsea, New York.