Vala Ola is an artist who passionately and relentlessly seeks to create artworks that show her dedication to excellence. Her classical training in Europe is reflected in her art. Her figurative bronze sculptures are noted for their depth of expression and emotion. The high quality of her sculpted form has earned her great respect among art appreciators. "The bronze gives me an opportunity to mold the sense of life into an everlasting form. From the force of a muscle in motion to a tender human emotion expressed. That along with the abstract quality of composition is what inspires me."" Vala Ola was born and raised in Iceland. She has lived in the US since 1994. Vala Ola's artistic talent was apparent early on, and from the age of thirteen she attended classes drawing models from life. Graduating from the College of Hamrahlid, she furthered her studies at the Icelandic College of the Arts, and later graduated from The Arts Institute in Bournemouth, England. Vala rekindled her interest in sculpting 2001 and has won awards from the Allied Artist's of America, the International Guild of Realism and placed as finalist at the Art Renewal Center. She is an elected professional member of the prestigious National Sculpture Society. Once a year she teaches a sculpting workshop at the Scottsdale Artist's School. PLEASE SEE ALSO: https://www.slideshare.net/sandafoisoreanu/berit-norwegian-19642 https://www.slideshare.net/sandafoisoreanu/berit-norwegian-19641 https://www.slideshare.net/sandafoisoreanu/angels-tsolak-shahinyan https://www.slideshare.net/sandafoisoreanu/angels-aram-hunanyan2 https://www.slideshare.net/sandafoisoreanu/angels-aram-hunanyan1