Tanya Joiner Slate

I have been creative for most of my life. As a child growing up on a farm in North Louisiana, my favorite toys were Crayons, a Lite-Brite, and a Spirograph. I didn’t learn that I had a gift for drawing until I took an art class in high school for an “easy A”. That “easy A” led to a lifetime love of art! I minored in art in college and have attended a few workshops but I am primarily self taught. I’ve worn several creative hats in the past…fashion stylist, floral designer, children’s art instructor. But it wasn’t until my youngest child got “wheels” under him, and with the encouragement of my husband, that I decided to focus full time on painting. Having relocated to several states due to my husband’s work, I am grateful to have landed in Tucson, AZ and be welcomed by a community that values and appreciates artists and creatives.