Tamara Swindler Collection

I earned a degree in Illustration from Cal State University Fullerton and immediately abandoned it for a job in commercial property management. However, during the years of raising kids, I had many opportunities to tap into my artistic/creative side - such as teaching youth art classes and a stint as a prop designer for youth theater. 

Once my kids were grown, I welcomed the opportunity to "reactivate" my degree and get in front of an easel again. Wanting to capture our amazing and colorful Arizona sunsets is what first drew me to the medium of soft pastels. Then other locations and subjects begged to be painted as well. I’ve really enjoyed painting the ever-changing nature of water…whether it’s the energy and shifting colors of water in motion or when it’s calm, reflecting light and sky.

My ongoing desire is to share the beauty and joy I find in God’s creation with others. In doing so, I feel I'm embracing a family artistic heritage. My grandfather was both a professional artist and served in WWI and WWII. He was a "Monuments Man" and oversaw the first collection center tasked with identifying and returningart workstolen by the Nazis. I hope he would be proud.

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