Lucila Gragera Zara, originally from Angono, Rizal, the Art Capital of the Philippines, holds degrees in Medical Technology and Education. After a long teaching career in New York City, specializing in special education, she continues her passion for art through painting and teaching.

Lucila’s Let's Monet Paint and Sip classes bring art to life for children and adults, inspiring creativity and joy. Her work focuses on contemporary realism with acrylic, watercolor, and oil, often drawing from family photographs and moments in time.

A proud member of the Angono Women's Artists Collective, Lucila has exhibited her art both in the U.S. and the Philippines. She hopes to inspire others to pursue their love of art while expanding appreciation for creativity.