Victoria Koningisor was born, raised and educated in the midwestern United States. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the University of Wisconsin. After graduating, she pursued a career in the commercial graphic arts industry, and in 1992, she founded a graphic design, advertising and marketing firm, which she operated for 15 years in the state of Washington. Despite the success of this enterprise, her long-term goal was to pursue a career in the fine arts. When the time and opportunity came to make a lifestyle change, the sale of her business allowed her to turn her dream into reality, and the Hawaiian Islands were her first and only choice of venue. She now calls The Big Island of Hawaii home, and in that corner of paradise, she pursues her passion for portrait study and oil painting.

Her work will soon be displayed in the prestigious 2009 Schafer Portrait Challenge exhibit at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center and at the Contemporary Museum of Art in Honolulu. Victoria recently won 2nd place (Juried and Peoples Choice award) at the 2008 Kona Coffee Arts Festival for her coffee themed piece, "Fresh Ground Still Life"

Victoria's work includes portrait studies of children, objects in nature and animals. She is available for commission work and her process involves an extensive interview and photography session regarding the subject matter and commissioned expectations. She prefers to work closely with her clients and from her own photography and life studies to maintain the contemplative look and feel that her artwork conveys.