A Painter born and raised in Los Angeles, Denise Dalzell grew up in a family of visual artists, including her father and grandfather, both cinematographers. Denise learned early on the importance of framing and lighting to set a scene, and the power of stringing scenes together to tell a compelling story.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Illustration from California State University, Northridge, Denise worked as an Illustrator, Muralist, and Greeting Card Designer before discovering her métier of painting with acrylics and colored pencil. She is inspired largely by travelling with her family, and currently lives with her husband and son in Los Angeles.