Ali Norton was born and raised in Vermont. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and applied the fine arts to her professional graphic design career before being drawn to the Caribbean coast of Central America.

Her professional experience stateside included three years working as senior designer for Harp and Company, an internationally recognized studio whose clients included Lincoln Center and the Smithsonian National Zoo. Ali also enjoyed several years working with the Hopkins Performing Arts Center for performances ranging from jazz to modern dance using a variety of unique illustration styles.

In Costa Rica, immersed in the rich Caribbean culture, Ali developed as a painter creating portraits, historical work, and landscapes, all reflecting the color and energy rhythms of the tropics. After Costa Rica Ali moved up to the intimate Virgin Island of St. John where she resides year round painting and selling her work through several local galleries.

Experiences through travel and fine arts are all elements that have combined to bring diversity to Ali's works. Initially drawn to painting the people of the rich Caribbean culture, Ali's current work concentrates on landscapes where she adds a unique sense of color and life to all subject matter. Born and raised in Vermont, Ali has always drawn inspiration from nature.

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