VICTORIA J MIRAGLIO
About the Artist

Oakland born artist Victoria J. Miraglio, draws inspiration for her vineyard murals from the many beautiful Livermore Valley wineries and the area’s other beautiful scenery.  One might even recognize the Greek Isles or the Hills of Tuscany in one of her paintings. There are hints of Miraglio’s European travel experience and her love of the realist Renaissance artists seen in her classic European style of murals, paintings and trompe l’oeil. 

Victoria’s artistic creativity, design sense and eye for color make her a valuable asset to local art collectors and interior designers. Miraglio’s diverse portfolio demonstrates her versatility and ability to paint people, animals, seascapes and landscapes. Over the years she has attended many workshops and is diverse in many media but prefers oil and acrylic.

In 1998, Victoria moved to Pleasanton and decided to do what she had always dreamed of – To devote herself entirely to her passion and completely immerse herself in her painting.  Since that time she has worked continuously creating paintings, murals and trompe l’oeil for a variety of private collectors, interior designers, commercial businesses, dozens of model homes, design centers, salons,  a restaurant and 2 public libraries.

Victoria raised her 2 children Nicole and Tony in Livermore. Having to work full time as a single parent, her artistic endeavors were limited for a time while working in the broadcast industry. Over the years Victoria has attended many workshops and is diverse in many media including illustration, sculpture, lost wax, ceramics, pastel, stained glass, jewelry, oil and acrylic painting.

Victoria’s artistic journey began at age 3 coloring with her father. Miraglio’s supportive family recognized her talent and arranged for her to have private art lessons starting at age 8.  Early on her talent was noticed and she was placed in gifted classes. She had art lessons from Elizabeth Tapper, (Seattle), Jaxon (Carmel), Dutch painter Auwina Lovendaal (Alameda), Jade Fon and Robert Rishell and classes at the California College of Arts and Crafts.

Victoria attended Alameda High School and upon graduation attended classes at Laney College, Chabot College and Cal State Hayward.

PUBLIC ART
Solano County Library, Vacaville (mural 18 feet)
Solano County Library, Fairfield (mural 15 feet)

 

COMMERCIAL
Classic Images Salon, Livermore, CA (painting, faux, 3D bricks)
Chicago Metropolitan Deli, Pleasanton, CA (mural 22 feet)
Zino Mortgage, Concord, CA (mural)
Marley and Company, Danville, CA (Tile murals, painting, faux)

 

INTERIOR DESIGNERS
Peggy Sample,  Finishing Touches, Pleasanton, CA
Jacque Smith, Art Concepts, Walnut Creek, CA
Holly Ward, Touched by Design, Pleasanton, CA
Marley and Company, Danville, CA
Carol Padham, Carol Padham Designs, San Francisco, CA
Sharon Moore,  Creative Design Group, Danville, CA

 

LOCAL EVENT AND BENEFIT PARTICIPATION
Tri Valley Animal Rescue, “That’s Amore Event” 2003, 2004
The Udder Event, Pleasanton, CA
An Event at the Civic, Dublin, CA
Tuffets for Tots, (Ronald McDonald House), Palo Alto Arts & Wine Festival

 

FEATURE ARTICLES
East Bay Home and Design /Contra Costa Times Jan.-Feb 2005
The Vacaville Reporter January 30, 2005
The Independent January 15, 2004
Tri Valley Herald January 11, 2004
Pleasanton Weekly  July 18, 2003
Decorate with Paint Magazine May 2003
Diablo Magazine March 2002

 

MODEL HOMES
Taylor Woodrow Design Ctr., Danville, CA (Mural), Richmond American Homes Design Ctr., Danville, CA (Murals),
Toll Brothers, Norris CanyonEstates (Murals), San Ramon, & Novato
Cedar Bridge at Gale Ranch, Shapell, San Ramon, CA (paintings), Stonecrest, Centex Homes,
 Tassajara Meadows, Dublin, CA The Vineyards at Dublin Greene, Toll Brothers, Dublin, CA
Bella Vista, Vallejo, CA, La Siena at Montevino, Vallejo, CA, Crossroads, Richmond, CA, Marina Walk, Pittsburg, CA,
 Bordeaux, Tracy, CA, Glenbrook at Glenbriar, Tracy, CA
Vista Marin, San Rafael, CA, Splendor, Union City, CA