Meet the Authors
Scroll down to read the bios of Amy Barnard, who conceived of and photographed the book, and the owner/builders of Pentimento, Steven Wright and Michael Vilkin, who wrote the story and text of the book.
“Pentimento is one of those extraordinary places, and Amy’s gift for capturing the essence of a space shines through in her work. She brings the warmth, beauty, and enchantment of this home to life in a way that few others could.”
Amy Barnard is an internationally published photographer specializing in interiors, architecture, hospitality, and travel. Her work can be seen in Architectural Digest, Vogue, Elle Décor, Galerie, and Modern Luxury Interiors, among other recognized publications, and she works with some of the world’s best interior designers and top boutique hotels. She graduated summa cum laude from Brooks Institute with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. In addition to her photography, Amy is an accomplished equestrian in the discipline of dressage, and a lifelong skier. She lives in Santa Monica, California with her husband.
For more information, please visit:
Website: AmyBarnardPhotography.com
Instagram: amybarndardphotography
G. Steven Wright retired from a career with the Social Security Administration at its national headquarters and in California. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and psychology from the University of New Mexico and a master’s degree from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. Steven and Michael’s first building project was the restoration of an 1890s brownstone in Baltimore, MD. They subsequently developed seven properties around Beverly Hills and in Santa Barbara.
Michael Vilkin is a retired builder now working in the fine arts as a painter. He earned a degree in psychology from Stanford University and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley. His career evolved from working at both national and regional real estate development firms to creating his own business in the Beverly Hills environs. After spending many years working with mosaics, he began painting in 2011. His work has been shown at galleries and other venues in West Hollywood and Santa Barbara.
For more information, please visit:
Website: MichaelVilkin.com
Instagram: michaelvilkin