GINA ANTOGNOLI SCANLON was commissioned to create her first painting at age nine. She refined her talent studying fine art at Kent State University, Ohio; visual communications at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; as well as sculpture and painting techniques in Italy.

Working closely with her clients, the artist arranges consultations and takes extensive photographs to achieve her client's approval before she begins to paint the portrait. Gina's

love of people, her high artistic standards, and professional commitment to each portrait combine to make the creative process

an enjoyable and memorable experience

for all involved.

Gina's portraits have pleased a wide range of private clients such as governmental officials, CEOs, doctors, scientists, educators, family groups and individuals of all ages. Her corporate clients include Betsy Ann Chocolates, Columbia Gas,

Carnegie Museum of Natural History,

West Penn Allegheny Health Systems,

Pittsburgh Action Against Rape, Dentistry for Kids, Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office

and County of Allegheny.

Recently, one of her giclée prints was displayed in a 2007 international exhibition at the Guanshanyue Museum in Shenzhen, China. In the US, Gina's artwork has been exhibited in The Andy Warhol Museum, Studio Z, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and

Senator John Heinz History Center galleries.

Gina is a member of the

Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators,

the fourth largest illustrator society in the United States, where she currently serves as Treasurer.