Evgenia was born in Archangelsk, Russia.  She has an advanced degree in Architecture, and as an architect in Russia, she supervised major government projects while at the same time studying in local art classes. The life of Russian native Evgenia Gennadia (Willis) has not followed the traditional path often found in the art world. Serving as an inspiration to those that seek to realize their dreams and desires Evgenia has not only enjoyed professional success in Architecture but after moving to the United States she has now realized her life long dream of becoming a professional artist.

Degrees in Graphic Design from Platt College and in Fine Art from Laguna College of Art and Design served as a great support for her professional success today. For five years Evgenia exhibiting at the most prestige art event on the West coast of United States the Festival of Arts and Pageants of the Masters in Laguna Beach, California. Her work is also exhibited in numerous professional galleries and shows.

Evgenia is a co-founder of the United Society of Pastel Artists, CA, presently an active member of various professional societies including National Association of Women Artists, NY, the American Impressionist Society, FL, Oil Painters of America, IL, and Russian-American Art Foundation in Hollywood, CA. She is also a teacher in “Russian Kids’ Studio” in University of California, Irvine and substitute instructor in Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna Beach, California.  She is currently an associate faculty member for the Emeritus Institute of SB College.