Art Center College of Design, Los Angeles, CA
New York Art Students League, NY
University of Judaism, Los Angeles, CA
Valley College, Los Angeles, CA
Santa Monica College, Los Angeles, CA
Studied life drawing, Rome, Italy
Private classes with sculptor Don Gale in both Los Angeles and New York
Private classes with sculptor Robert Cunningham, Los Angeles, CA

Photography
Studied and taught photography at The Art Center School in Los Angeles
Opened studio: Fashion photography: emphasis on editorial assignments.

Photographic Clients
Life Magazine (including covers) Look, Vogue, Ebony, Glamour, Town & Country, T.V. Guide & various European publications

Fine Art Education
Life Drawing – studied in Rome, Italy
Anatomy – studied at the New York Art Students League & Santa Monica College
Sculpture– studied at Santa Monica College, University of Judaism, and attended private classes with sculptors Don Gale (LA & NY) & Robert Cunningham (LA).

Personal
Born in Germany and traveled to the U.S. as a student, later returned to stay as a fashion model.
Married to Motion Picture film editor, director, producer Peter Zinner
Son : Nicolas Nelken M.D., vascular surgeon
Daughter: Katina Zinner film editor & painter