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Tanya Trinkaus Glass

s a prolific painter and collage/mixed media artist, art, the bold textural abstract collages of Robert Rauschenberg,
Tanya Trinkaus Glass has made a career of creating the abstraction and structure of Richard Diebenkorn’s works, and,
art. Glass’ style emanates from realism but leans especially, the layering and varying textures which Odilion Redon
A toward impressionism and abstraction. Her energy used in his pastels. These artists, as well as other contemporary
of movement shows in her loose drawings and her spontaneous artists, have inspired Glass to search, to experiment, and to find the
expression in all media. Because she experiments very freely, she medium or technique which best enables her to express her inner
has discoveries, which enhance her work, and often lead her to self through her art. Going to art museums as a child was always
create more complex, energetic and exciting art. a search for how an artist created the work in front of her, and that
Through the years, Ms. Glass has painted nature – flowers, search and intrigue continue to this day. There is always a new
woods, beaches, marshes, palms and trees, and other aspects of technique, a new approach; a new question, which might inspire
her environment – always trying to capture the feelings of peace, Glass to continue to create another artwork.
harmony, rhythm, and often excitement, which she absorbs
from the experience. Creating mystery in her work intrigues
her through layering, removing, and more layering. She has
used many media, including oil and pastel (often en plein air),
watercolor, acrylic, and collage with many materials including
fabrics, wood, branches, old stuff, papers, each used to best
portray her intention and most often combined to create mixed
media. Experimentation and flexibility have always been a large
part of Ms. Glass’ modus operandi, even when she collaged or
sewed as a child. She thinks ‘crazy’ quilts are awesome!
Texture and color have always been the main focus and interest
in her work. Glass drew inspiration from the textures and bright
colors of Van Gogh’s oils, the textures and simplicity of Jasper Johns’

TANYA ON HER PAINTING

“Freshly Picked”. Pastel on board. 20” x 16”. This pastel
over acrylic is loose and energetic, reflecting off the feelings
Tanya felt from the bouquet and its colors.
“The Living Pond - Naples Zoo and Caribbean Gardens”. Pastel
on paper. 18 x 18. Focusing deep into the shadows and foliage of
the Zoo gardens created this mysterious environment with all sorts
of textures and impressions. Tanya felt the closeness, secrets, and
intrigue down in the life of nature here in Florida.

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