Olivia Bennett
“My work has evolved dramatically over the last 28 years, but my passion for magnifying the natural world around us remains the same. I discovered early on, during my childhood cancer treatment how important it is to surround yourself with beautiful and inspiring images. Images, and colors all have a vibration, an energy, and it’s amazing when you understand this how it can shift the energy and feeling within your home and space. As an artist and an individual, I make a point to surround myself with the most life giving images, colors, decor, clothing, etc. As we as a society get farther and farther away from nature, my vision as an artist is to continue to highlight its beauty so that we can live with the reminder of the wonder of the natural world around us. For many years, my focus was on large individual works, with layers of beautifully blended colors in oil. My current series highlights the “beauty in simplicity”. I’m fascinated by the line, and enjoy pairing down an image to its simplest, yet most dramatic form. My series of acrylic “sketches” in bold, amplified colors really highlight this and make for a statement in any home. My intention in life is to live authentically, embrace nature, and enjoy celebrating all of the beauty in simplicity in life! I hope my work brings you joy!” – Olivia
Olivia is an internationally recognized fine artist who found her artistic gift at age 5, while battling Leukemia. What started as a hobby and emotional escape from her cancer treatment soon turned into her passion and full-time career.
Olivia sold her first painting at the age of 8 and was in awe that someone wanted to purchase a piece of her art. This led to Olivia touring and selling her work at local art shows around Texas. At age 12, Olivia received national attention after her meeting with President Bush as well as her appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show. At 13, she was named, “One of 20 Teens Who Will Change the World” along with Michael Phelps and Kelly Osbourne by Teen People Magazine for her entrepreneurial and philanthropic work.
Olivia continued to travel and sell her work at shows and in gallery exhibits. At the age of 14, she self funded and opened the Olivia Bennett Art Gallery in Southlake, TX. Olivia successfully owned and operated her gallery for many years. During that time, she discovered her love for teaching and dedicated part of the gallery space to serve as an art school. She has taught and spoken to thousands of budding young artists.
Olivia has spent the last 20 years touring, speaking, painting live, and creating commissioned artwork for collectors, hospitality, designers and commercial properties. She is very involved in cause awareness and fundraising and has raised hundreds of thousands for local and national charities and nonprofits with a specific focus on health and preserving our most basic freedoms! She hopes to use her art to inspire others and make the world a more beautiful place. In January 2022, Olivia launched the OLIVIA BENNETT Collection with Twisted X. Her line is one of the first sustainable women’s footwear collections in the Western footwear space! Now 34, Olivia splits her time between Texas and Southern California with her husband/ business manager John, and son Graham. For the most up to date information, check out her FB or Instagram.