I wanted to illuimate the paint as the light softly hugs every curve of the body. Where the shadows meet there should be a gentle reunion. In whatever light the painting is shown, the is depth and a glow generating from the darkness.
Tanya was born in Oakville, Ontario in 1983 and spent her childhood growing up on the beautiful town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. With a cultural centre as her back drop, Tanya was able to draw from her own creativity at an early age. Embracing a close relationship with fine arts she soon developed a style of her own. Graduating from the Toronto School of Art, and experimenting with a large variety of subjects and materials, Tanya has recieved numerous accolades for her commission pieces. As she focuses mainly on oil paintings and sculpture, she challenges herself by pushing towards new heights of expression.
Having moved back to her home town after extensive traveling broad,there will be endless inspiration for many years to come.
Tanya would like to express her deepest appreciation to her patrons who have believed in her, and now to see her work reproduced on fine giclee' canvas' is truly a dream come true.
This painting of my sister Whitney is very dear to me. It was a challenge to capture not only her expression in a glance,but most importantly her soul which shines so brightly from within.
My Mother has always been a huge inspiration in my life, so "Artist's Walk" was a very special painting for me to create. It was important to actually bring the painting to life from a photograph my father took of her on their honeymoon. It defies a moment in time, from which a memory will always be etched into their hearts forever.
Colour was the motivation for this paiting as a series of blues were the undertones for the highlights to dance on. The bright city lights and the electric energy of downtown Toronto evoked such a vibrant palette. The subject in this piece came to life from the aspiring models that would walk past my apartment on their way to auditions.
As an artist I of course went through the many "life drawing"classes, and "Renewal" was the first oil study of my fiance'. I feel it is always very important to continue studying the figure. It is a challenge I will always love to battle with.
