Tina has been a professional artist and teacher
for over 25 years. She received an AA and BA degree in Art and
a Masters in Education. As a realistic artist she has always sought
to capture the warmth and vibrancy of life. Animals and people,
particularly faces, have always fascinated her and are the subjects
of her best works.
Tina has works in many private collections throughout the United
States and Canada and has done commissions for a variety of organizations.
She is an award winner in local, regional, national and international
shows, including several Best of Show Awards. She received three
awards in The Pastel Journal’s annual competition, and those
paintings were featured in their April 2005 edition. She is a Signature
Member of the Pastel Society of America and the Pastel Society of
the West Coast as well as a member of the Portrait Society of America.
Tina is presently serving as exhibits chair and president on the
board of the Pastel Society of the West Coast. She also has taught
portrait workshops and been an exhibit juror, and is represented
by the Knowlton Gallery in Lodi, CA. |