Natasha Baakalini is a painter from Barrington who delights in creating vibrant, colorful paintings of animals, cartoons, Disney characters, and her favorite pop stars. She is meticulous about layering paint to develop colorful depth and interest in her subjects, methodically interpreting what she sees with slow precision. Natasha loves to challenge herself, and beyond her artistic talents, she is a Special Olympics swimmer, a great friend, and a kind and sweet person.