Whimsical Original Painting by Amarilis Veliz Diepa~Cuban Artist~Contemporary Artist Profile: Amarilis Véliz * Background: Born in Las Tunas, Cuba, she graduated from the National School of Art in Havana in 1975. * Style and Medium: She is a multifaceted artist known for paintings, textiles, and contemporary art that often incorporate themes of Cuban culture and landscapes. * Recognition: She is highly distinguished, with works archived at the Vatican in Rome. In 2003, she received the International Beato Angelico Award from the Vatican. * Collections: Her paintings are held in private collections worldwide, including the United States, Germany, Spain, and Japan, as well as the Museum of Contemporary Art in Las Tunas, Cuba.