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Early on, Tammy Callens was naturally drawn to art. As the youngest child in a family of five siblings that included two sets of twins, Callens grew up in a creative and talented environment that encouraged drawing and painting. Her mother, who was an art teacher, was the major factor in planting these seeds when she urged Tammy and her twin brother to sketch their own images over and over while sitting in front of a mirror.
Her interest as a professional artist began through enjoying great artists such as Zorn, Sorolla, and Sargent. Studying their works as well as observing today’s masters has inspired Tamara to paint full-time and constantly to improve her skills.
Proficient in landscape, figure and portrait subjects, Tammy utilizes traditional painting techniques in a decidedly contemporary fashion. While her subject matter remains timeless, she favors dramatic and yet intimate compositions that feature shimmering color harmonies and painterly brushwork.
www.tammycallens.com
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