Eileen grew up in California’s Central Valley where her pursuit of art earned her awards as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree. Early on she came to live on the coast where her work has been exhibited in museum shows and galleries in Carmel. Her work has won awards in art competitions and regional juried art shows. In addition, an international print company selected her paintings for reproduction. Eileen paints in watercolor, oil and egg tempera. Her paintings are in private collections throughout the United States and Europe. She lives in Pacific Grove with her husband Mariano and Newfoundland dog Toby.