Minerva "Mini" Cavaleri, born September  24, 1951 in  Roslyn Hieghts,  L.I., N.Y;
of  Spanish parentage "Puerto Rico"
Lived 20 years in Garden City Park, L.I. N.Y..
Graduated from Sewahnaka High, 1970.
Married my Hgh School Sweetheat in 1971

I came to Port Charlotte Florida, in November of 1972, planted my roots here with my husband, Victor
and 4 children. 
The two oldest was born in L.I., N.Y.
Monique Blough & Victor Jr. (nicknamed) Rocky 
and my two youngest born in Port Charlotte, Fl., Jeanette Baker  & Joseph. 
And I'm blessed with a total of  7 grandchildren.
 In the 1980's, My husband and I and our children, have given our lives and are dedicated to Serving,
Our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ.

I have been fascinated with drawing since I was a child. While in high school, I took art classes, and I loved working with ink, colored pencil, pencil and water color's, ext.. I also took in those 4 years, a class in photography,  printing and pottery.  
When I graduated I was not able financially to pursue collage in the arts.
One day when I was bored I drew a picture that was on a match book, I believe everyone has seen or even done so.  I then sent it in, and guess what, I started  an art  coarse with Washington School of Art,
For two years. 

   About 5 years ago, my friend, Sally Kalama, an artist herself, Challenged me to use my creative abilities to paint in oils again, I have painted only a few picture's in oil, about, 40 years ago.   Never tempted to do oil painting since then.  As Sally kept encouraging me that I could do it again  I went with her to art classes, taught by Elsie Sheagley, who helped me to paint in a different light that I have never done before.

I hope that my Paintings, expresses my passion, leaving an impression to all who see my work.
Thank You!

And if you are interested in a painting.
Please, Call Mini, 941-380-1795
[email protected]