Tanesa Spence

About the Artist

Quick Review,

Spending most my life as a day dreamer and an imaginer, going into mechanical design seemed a good fit (according to my dad...he was correct). After a career spent designing and staying within the lines, I broke free! Once gratefully retired, I took an art class just to spend more time with my mom (who is an amazing artist), and it changed my world. Art feels so natural and honest to me, with no place to hide!

Each time I sit in my studio or break out a sketch book, wherever I may be - it is both thrilling and incredibly scary at the same time...like waiting on a blind date to show, and see if they will actually come talk to the woman with the flower laying on the table.

On a great day, art engages, invites all observers to connect, share a moment, a breath and perhaps polite conversation.

I continue to be inspired by so many talented creators; I have fallen in love with the process of experimenting with different abstract techniques and medias. Some of my results are shared here in my virtual galleries. I continue to learn and experiment from my home studio in Fort Worth, Texas; where I have both shown and sold works locally.

I am grateful to be a part of the creative community, and I look forward to finding out if this blind date works out!

Blessings and peace be with you. T

Mediums

I like to experiment with many different mediums, acrylics, inks, cold wax, oils, photography, digital, and collage work combining some or all of them.

Favorite Quotes Found to date:

"Just because you put your boots in the oven, don't make them biscuits!" Richard Finger

"DON'T PANIC" Douglas Adams

Inspirations and lessons

I am inspired by nature, the joy of learning, memories, sound... and the desire to grow.

The most important lesson so far: I have learned not to be afraid - take a chance and lay it out there! Choose happy, let go and dance in the space art occupies- waiting for someone to help it into the world!