La Retta’s early years studying with several major artists in the K.C. Area as well as a short time at the Kansas City Art Institute until Motherhood took over. Work experience has been High Fashion in Kansas City. She ran her Interior Design business in South Florida and San Diego for 35 + years designing furniture, fabrics and area rugs for both luxury homes , hotels and restaurants.
After retiring in San Diego she went back to her art full time and has been a member of the Oceanside Museum of Art, the Escondido Arts Partnership, the COAL Gallery, the Fallbrook Art Association and the Institute of Contemporary Art in San Diego. Her work has been honored with many awards in the area .
