Born in the town of San Dona’ di Piave in Italy, Gloria studied art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice.  After graduating with a Master’s Degree in Stage Design, she worked as a Stage Designer with various theatrical companies, taught art in Italy and created works in her specialty areas of charcoal and oil painting. 

After moving to California, Gloria continued her work as an artist and art teacher, including private instruction and as a teacher of Italian culture at Stanford University. Now living in Colorado Springs, Gloria provided artistic direction for a large scale mural at Steele Elementary School.  She is also the founding “Artist-in-Residence” and grant recipient for an innovative new art program in Colorado Springs School District 11.  Under her guidance, students at North Middle School produced a large mural in the entry hall and stairway of their School.  She has also completed a mixed media, 21’x 9’ mural at Christa McAuliffe Elementary. 

Gloria’s works include charcoal, oil, sculpture, murals and, most recently, Italian floorcloths and faux stone work.  Her art has been exhibited in Italy and California, and can be found in private and public collections in both countries.