Tamara Dinius

I am a mixed-media artist working with acrylic and oil paint, charcoal, oil and chalk pastels, and most recently, collage.
My work is typically representational and spans a wide variety of subjects, including landscapes, portraiture, and eclectic humorous subjects. I am endlessly inspired by the beauty of this place and its magnificent skies. For the last two years, I have been fascinated by collage. I immediately saw trees, mountains, and rivers in some interesting paper I found, and was intrigued by the possibilities. I began collecting and creating paper for collaging, forming initial shapes with torn paper, and adding layers of paint, oil pastels, chalk pastels, inks, and charcoal. I love creating a feeling of motion and depth, using many layers of media. I am drawn to bright colors, sharp contrast, and texture. I finish my multilayered pieces with resin because it both protects the work and adds depth to the composition. I am constantly experimenting with this process, looking for different media and techniques to add to my work.

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