Ami Albea





Originally from Atlanta Georgia, Ami was creative and artistically expressive at an early
age. When she attended High School in the North Georgia Mountains she quickly became
frustrated over the lack of curriculum in her art class. She formed an Art Club at her high
school and organized face painting at local festivals and also painted store front windows
for the holidays in order to raise money for art supplies. It wasn't long before the
administration decided to hire a 'real' art instructor from the local college who became
instrumental in refining her skills. In her senior year she received the award for
'Most Outstanding Student in Visual Arts".

After high school, while working at an art supply store, she was offered a position as a
commercial artist, designing outdoor lighted seasonal displays.  She would design and
draw conceptual art for client selection, working one-on-one with clients to achieve a
design that best fit their needs and style.
Her designs can be seen seasonally in Gatlinburg, Tennessee; Cyprus Gardens, Florida;
and in various locations throughout Georgia.

In the past 13 years she has worked as a full time career Nanny while obtaining her
certification in Early Childhood Development. Ami is very dedicated to the children in her
care, and strives to be a positive influence in their lives, assisting with not only their day to
day needs, but nurturing their overall emotional growth as well. Ami sees her role as a
child care provider not as a job, but as an important part of her life.

In addition to her love for doll making, and her career as a Nanny, Ami also enjoys working
as a face painter and costumed fairy at children's birthday parties.

In September 2008 Ami was asked to develop a new Birthday Party Program for the Palos
Verdes Art Center.  She is scheduled to complete the project in late Nov. 2008 and begin
booking Parties Dec. 1st, 2008.  She will have the opportunity to continue her passion for
face painting and performing in costume, in addition to leading art activities and managing
and coordinating the parties. She is both excited and honored to be the Art Center's
Birthday Party Coordinator, a career she had always dreamed of having.

Ami currently resides in beautiful Southern California with her Fiance' and her two cats.
Oh... and all her dolls too!!