When it comes to art, more often than not there is a backstory as to why each piece was created. There is a history behind why the artist decided to head down a seemingly uncertain path. San Francisco-based artist Charmaine Olivia is a self-taught artist with amazing talent. Her paintings depict women in fantastically strong ways. 

We were fortunate enough to conduct a short interview with Olivia last year. Just recently, Hi Fructose had their own, exclusive interview with Olivia which covered topics ranging from her inspiration to working inside her new studio

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