Gloria has painted since she was a small child and was fortunate to have teachers who helped nurture her artistic talents. After being named the most outstanding art student in her college, she went on to a career as a designer and illustrator, working initially as a package designer for a well-known cosmetics company before beginning a career as a freelance artist, graphic designer, and painter of fine art originals. 
Gloria paints in oils, acrylics, mixed media and collage. Flowers are her favorite subject matter and she has a huge collection of floral books and references in her home studio in San Diego, which she shares with her dog and two cats.