Tina has been a professional artist and teacher for over 25 years. She is a graduate of Lodi High School, where she also did her student teaching in the art department. Her pursuit of artistic knowledge took her to Stephens College in Missouri, the University of Hawaii, and the University of the Pacific, where she earned her B.A. in Fine Art. She has recently retired from teaching high school and junior high art and more recently teaching blind children to devote more time to continued painting including doing portrait commissions of people and animals. Tina now enjoys teaching workshops in pastels and pastel portraiture, offering demonstrations, and acting as show juror.

 Tina says that 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.  The subtle differences between individuals provide her with a wide range of expression to explore. As a true animal lover she has painted many animals including African wildlife, the famous Siegfried and Roy tigers, dogs and horses, especially drafts.  Most importantly she loves colors and enjoys how they interact with each other as they meet on her paper or canvas.

 Tina has works in many private collections and has done commissions for a variety of organizations including Kaiser Permanente, Porsche Club of America, and the University of the Pacific.  She is an award winner in local, regional, national and international shows, including several Best of Show Awards.  She was accepted into the Pastel Society of America’s annual show in New York City.  Most recently she received three awards in The Pastel Journal’s annual competition, and those paintings will be featured in their April 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 secretary and vice-president on the board of the Pastel Society of the West Coast and will succeed to the presidency in 2007. She is an active member of the Stockton Art League and has served as show chairman of the prestigious 45^th through 53rd Annual Exhibitions at the Haggin Museum.  Tina is presently the outgoing president of the Stockton Art League.

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