MARIA VICTORIA Walker (Lila Brochá)

My artist name Lila Brochá means purple brush. I recently retired from a regional bank in the Green Bay area as a Data Architect. I grew up in Manila, Philippines and graduated with Bachelors degree, major in Accounting from the University of the East. I’ve been married for over 32 years to a retired Navy First Class and has 3 children. My family moved to Wisconsin over 20 years ago when my husband retired from the military. I am a self-taught acrylic painter and I’ve been painting for many years as a hobby.

Expressing  one’s  self  can  be  a  challenge  .  When one  sees  my  wardrobe  it consists  of  neutrals:  white,  beige,  grey  and  black.  Boring  as  one  might say. However, I  gave  myself  a  promise  that  for  my  paintings,  I’d  like  to express  and  share  stories,  memories, and  feelings  in  the  most  colorful way  apart  from  the  colors  of  my  boring  wardrobe. When  painting,  I  discover  what  I  really  want  to  say  and  the  story  I  want to  tell. I often paint cityscapes, and whimsical scenes in nature on large round wood, canvases and purses. For  me, my  paintings  are products of my imagination, are about  the  pleasure  of  remembering memories, and sharing my delight in colors.