Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Fatima’s interest in the
arts was evident at an early age.

With a degree in Industrial Design from the Universidade
Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Fatima spent over twenty
years working in commercial graphic and industrial
design. In 1999, corporate relocation brought Fatima and
her family to Geneva, IL, where her passion for the arts
was once again ignited.

Fatima has extensive experience with myriad types of art,
but it wasn’t until arriving in Geneva that Fatima took a
particular interest in watercolor. Fatima honed her
watercolor skills though classes at the Geneva Park
District, the Fine Line Arts Center, and the DuPage Art
League. Additionally, Fatima regularly participates in
workshops with recognized instructors.

Fatima is currently a member of the  Wayne Art League,
and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America.

Throughout the years, Fatima has become very involved
in the local community. Her mural “Once Upon a Time”
can be seen at the Geneva History Center and Fatima has
used Geneva historic landmarks as inspiration for
numerous paintings currently held in private
 and public collections.

Fatima is represented throughout the year
by the Proud Fox Gallery at
213 W State St, Geneva, IL  630-262-8797
Awards:
Honorable Mention - Batavia City Hall Art Exhibit
Art in Your Eye  Batavia, IL - 2005

3rd Place - Spotlights on the Arts
Campbell House Show  St Charles, IL - 2007

Best of the Show - Batavia City Hall Art Exhibit
Art in Your Eye  Batavia, IL - 2007

People Choice Award - Batavia Artists' Guild
Batavia Public Library  Batavia, IL - 2007

2nd Place - Batavia City Hall Art Exhibit
Art in Your Eye  Batavia, IL - 2008

People Choice Award - Batavia Artists' Guild
Batavia Public Library Batavia, IL - 2009

People Choice Award – St Charles Fine Art Show
St Charles, IL - 2010
About the artist