—Everything Artsy—

BIOGRAPHY

Tamika Barrow is the owner and founder of Everything Artsy. She is a Professional Artist, Art Instructor, and Artist Designer. She has been creating Art for well over 20 years. Her journey as an Artist started at a young age. She was always fond of her Art classes in grade school which led her to expand her knowledge and skill level in college.

Once she received the fundamentals, she branched off and began her own personal journey of exploring the Art world. Throughout her journey she discovered that she found more enjoyment in creating Expressive Abstract Artwork. She also enjoys Mixed Media, Drawing, Photography, Arts & Crafts, Collage, Scrapbooking, and Art Journaling. She uses a variety of mediums:  Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, Pastels, Graphite, and India Ink.

Her Artwork is included in private and public collections in the US and Canada. She is a current member of the Tracy Art League, and twice served on the TAL Board of Directors. In collaboration with shopVIDA.com, one of her Artist Designer bags was featured on the HSN Channel’s The List with Colleen Lopez and several of her Artist Designer scarves were showcased at the de Young museum store during the ‘Soul of a Nation’ exhibit in San Francisco. And she currently has an online course, “Art Enhance Your Style Series 1 and 2” on Udemy.com.

ARTIST STATEMENT

Creating is an exploration, an intense journey, an experience that starts the engine of my creative imagination. Searching through many feelings, thoughts, and emotions. I am granted permission to utilize my intuitive mind. I find it grounds me and balances me out. When I draw and paint gesturally, I am looking to create that which is authentic and expressive. Unique mark making and using unique tools is my specialty. I’ll also add collage papers and textile fabrics as the need arises. I delight in using a variety of mediums in my artwork.

Ever since I was introduced to my first set of crayons I fell in love with color. I enjoy utilizing as many colors as I can. There is an immense amount of satisfaction I get when I create intense and unusual color schemes. I keep busy creating every day whether it’s painting, sketching, drawing, or art journaling. Art journaling is a huge part of my artistic process.

My inspiration comes from my environment, natural surroundings, and places I’ve visited. My inspiration is not limited, it is all around me wherever I go, whatever I see, whatever I hear, do or experience there is always some creative idea that comes to me.

I truly enjoy sharing my artwork and the knowledge I have acquired over the years with fellow artists and art enthusiasts. No matter what I do in life Art will always have a place in it. This wonderful journey is taking me to new heights and I am really looking forward to many more exciting ventures in the future.

I hope you enjoy Everything Artsy!