Meet Aurelia

Aurelia Thompson’s love of nature and Christian faith influence her art. Inspired by God's beautiful creation, she uses her raw talent to bring a glimmer of that natural wonder to life.

Currently living in Riverside County, California, Aurelia was born and raised in Southern Poland. Art, culture, and music were fundamental components of her family heritage. Her great-grandfather was an accomplished painter whose works adorn the walls of several churches and monasteries in Poland. Artistry is in her blood and comes to her naturally from within. She often refers to the art she creates as "Art from my Soul" since it flows out from the depths of her soul without previous formal training.

Aurelia's passion for art started at an early age and blossomed later in her adult life after becoming a mother and having a successful career as a registered nurse. Living her passions of being a mom, a nurse, and an artist makes her feel complete. Creating art brings her peace, joy, and also recharges her soul. She enjoys painting in vivid colors in hopes to bring a glimmer of joy and inspiration to others as they form an emotional connection with her creation. Aurelia is often driven by her faith and appreciation of nature to find inspiration for her paintings. She favors painting portraits, flowers, landscapes, and still-life pieces. Her preferred medium is oil, although she paints in acrylics and draws with colored pencils on occasion.

Over the years, she has developed into an award-winning artist, often participating in local art shows, including the Arts Colony in Corona, the Riverside Art Museum, and Huntington Beach Art Center, California. Her paintings have been featured in several exhibitions throughout the Inland Empire and Orange County, including a publication in Inland Empire and Plexus magazines. She is honored to participate in the annual internationally juried Art-A-Fair fine art festival in Laguna Beach, California, and looks forward to many more creative opportunities ahead.

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