Involved in the performing arts since age five, Vanessa Tiegs, a former ballerina, brings her creative intensity to painting, design, photography, and mentoring.  A Smith College graduate with a Masters Degree, a ballet coach, and the creator of Miniarcs, Menstrala, and Mind & Menstrala, at the heart of Vanessa's creativity today is her joyous moments with her golden retriever, Very Vivi, poster pup for Dancers Love Dogs, a non-profit organization helping underpriviledged homeless dogs.