Background
Canfield, Stella Stojanka was born on January 17, 1950 in Varna, Bulgaria. Emigrated to W. Germany, 1980, came to the United States, 1985. Daughter of Stamat and Pepa-Despenna Bogdanov.
artist educator Art gallery owner
Canfield, Stella Stojanka was born on January 17, 1950 in Varna, Bulgaria. Emigrated to W. Germany, 1980, came to the United States, 1985. Daughter of Stamat and Pepa-Despenna Bogdanov.
Master, University Physical Education and Sports, Sofia, 1973.
Physical education and sports pedagogue, H.S., Tolbuhin, Bulgaria, 1974-1975; physical education and sports pedagogue, Medical U., Sofia, Bulgaria, 1975-1976; physical education and sports pedagogue, middle and H.S., Sofia, 1976-1980; owner, Stella restaurant, Dusseldorf, Germany, 1982-1983; with, Oberheid Ceramic Studio, Dusseldorf, 1983-1985; retail sales representative, The Ltd., Walnut Creek, California, 1989-1990; savings representative, California Savings & Loans, Montclair, 1990-1992.
Board directors Coupeville (Washington) Arts Center, Coupeville, 1995-2001. Foundation Stellar Arts Foundation, 2000. Member Northwest Watercolor Society, American Watercolor Society.
Married Peter Petrov, February 28, 1971 (divorced March 1988). Children: Nicoletta, Peter. Married Michael Canfield, March 27, 1988.
Adopted children: Jennifer, Paul.