Lena Toritch has a touch. Her skilled expressive hands can sculpt just about anything in clay and preserve it in bronze. She received her MFA degree from the Academy of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Russia. Being a daughter of a known sculptor, she became aware of the magic of art at an early age. A piece of clay or a sketch pad were windows to a fantasyland where anything is possible. They could bring to life all those mystic warriors, scary beasts or the beautiful horse she always wanted. Instead of playing with dolls, she created her own characters in drawings, cut them out and acted out their stories.

If you ever visited St. Petersburg and walked through the museums you were probably overwhelmed by their splendor. Now imagine a little girl holding her Daddy's hand, eyes wide open, trying to absorb and understand centuries of the world's best art. These were her very first art lessons and the time when her high standards were set. Later came years of training and hard work. One thing that remained consistent was her striving for perfection.

In 1992 Toritch was accepted into the Artist's Union of Russia and participated in its shows, working in ceramics and bronze. In 1993 Toritch moved to United States and three years later she received her permanent residency as an artist of exceptional ability. Here in the U.S., Lena's talent was recognized by the prestigious Society of Animal Artists, which accepted her as a member. Lena's sculpture was featured at Cypress Gardens in Florida and Christie's Auction House in London.

Lena's credentials are impressive, but her artwork captivates people because of the way she brings life to the sculpture. Whether angels, cowboys, children, wildlife or slice of life, a sculpture by Lena Toritch is a cherished masterpiece. A wealth of experience and training enhances her keen eye and limitless creativity, but she is constantly searching for new ways to understand and reflect beauty and harmony in our lives. She practices meditation, Tai Chi Chuan and Wing Chung Kung Fu.