Tracey Frugoli was born in Chicago and has been painting since 1998. She has exhibited throughout the country and has appeared in American Artist and Plein Air. Frugoli freelances for workshops and is the Illinois/Midwest Editor for Fine Art Connoisseur. In her words, “For me, painting is a humbling endeavor that reflects and enhances the most noble of our ideas. Light, beauty and paint combine to stir my soul." Her works are represented in numerous private and corporate collections including the Academy Art Museum in Easton MD, PBS’ Jim Lehrer and Jac Venza, and Muir Omni Graphics.