Tina Ostrander
Auburn, WA United States
Hi! I’m Tina, owner of art by tj. I love creating fluid art, whether on canvas, mannequins, jewelry, or tiles… anything that doesn’t move! As a child, my artist mother inspired me with a love of painting. By grade school, I was painting landsc... More
Artist Statement:
Hi! I’m Tina, owner of art by tj. I love creating fluid art, whether on canvas, mannequins, jewelry, or tiles… anything that doesn’t move!
As a child, my artist mother inspired me with a love of painting. By grade school, I was painting landscapes in oils, and by college I had moved to more abstract expression. For my entire adult life, painting was a hobby - but when I discovered fluid art in 2019, it became a passion.
Fluid art provides an opportunity for me to disconnect from my analytical self. I get messy - really messy. I don’t aim for “perfect,” because perfection is subjective. The joy is in the process of creating something that I can share with others.
I consider myself extremely blessed to have found this outlet for my creative side, and I want to continue to learn, to grow, to experiment, and to make a lot more messes!
As a child, my artist mother inspired me with a love of painting. By grade school, I was painting landscapes in oils, and by college I had moved to more abstract expression. For my entire adult life, painting was a hobby - but when I discovered fluid art in 2019, it became a passion.
Fluid art provides an opportunity for me to disconnect from my analytical self. I get messy - really messy. I don’t aim for “perfect,” because perfection is subjective. The joy is in the process of creating something that I can share with others.
I consider myself extremely blessed to have found this outlet for my creative side, and I want to continue to learn, to grow, to experiment, and to make a lot more messes!
Education:
BS in Cognitive Science, University of Washington, Seattle
MA in Theology, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
MS in Information Technology, Regis University
MA in Theology, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
MS in Information Technology, Regis University
Awards & Distinctions:
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Professional/Teaching Experience:
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Exhibitions:
Helen S. Smith Gallery Presents: Art of the Quarantine, 2021
Black Diamond Art Alliance Virtual Exhibition, 2020
Black Diamond Art Alliance Virtual Exhibition, 2020
Artistic Influences:
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Artist Tags:
fluid art, abstract art
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