Born in Connecticut in 1954, Chesney’s affinity for art became evident in childhood when she observed her father painting, drawing and creating with wood. Transitioning from her technology career to commit to painting in 2001, she relocated from San Francisco to the laid-back California desert. Over subsequent years she surrendered layer upon layer of material possessions, freeing her to funnel her energies into her most important occupation; painting. Now back in the Bay Area, Chesney paints in a fluid language of vibrant color, texture and passion. Her paintings often...more
