Born in Germany, Gina began her career as an artist at a very early age. As a child, she studied under her father J. Strater a well known artist proficient in many mediums.

It was from him that Gina learned the techniques and skills that set her work apart. Her paintings exhibit a bold and imaginative usage of color and light to create an environment of ethereal, dream like quality, yet still bound to the realistic treatment of the natural world.

Gina enjoyed great success while living in Germany with  exhibits in some of the most popular galleries throughout Europe. In the midst of her career Gina decided to move to the United States.

In 1988 Gina entered the art scene of America. Her art influenced by the flair of the European styles began to reflect the more rugged nuance of the western United States. The fields, vast woods and the Native American culture became the subjects in her work. She toured many prestigious western art shows and received many awards. 

Just recently, Gina completed an additional college degree in  design and multi  media to add the world of illustrative art to her established fine art career. She has been successful in both lines with her work being published by companies like Western Graphics, The Oracle, Impact Images and Life’s Footprints.

Gina is an asset to the artistic community and her works will continue to provide pleasure to those viewing her work.