Irene was born in Athens, Greece in 1964. She always knew that one day she would become a painter but her busy schedule as a wife and mother of 2 boys kept her from pursuing her dream until 3 years ago. For the most part she is self-taught although to refine her skills has attended workshops led by professional artists. She is a member of International Guild of Realism whose mission is to advance realism in fine art. She was a finalist in the April/May 2009 edition of International Artist Magazine flowers and gardens competition.