P.14 * ARTIST STATEMENT by TamaraLeeNiemi:
In business since 2007, & an Artist since 1989. I enjoy being an Artist & Photographer, & a creative person.
My photography is shown in Galleries & Gift Stores in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, such as Sault Realism Gallery; & Island Books & Crafts * Exhibit shown in photo:
My son Zachary BL Niemi is also a featured Photographer & has worked on OasisGallery shows with me & as a Vendor as well. His photography won in 2 contests. He is a KUP Band Drummer & produced a music CD, KUP. He is a Guitarist, Actor & College Graduate, as well as Newlywed & father of two.
I participate as a Vendor @ The Westwood Mall; the Jackson Mine Market & Marquette Farmers&Artists Market, as well as TV6 SuperiorDome, FallHarvest, RenaissanceFaire & more...
I participated as a Curator at the Oasis Gallery in Marquette Michigan 2010-12. As a Featured Artist, my art show was entitled "Dreaming". My paintings were also shown @"The Curators Show 2011" & "Snapshots"; HolidaySale, as well as @ DeVosArtMuseumContestWinner, & more.
In 2015, I painted 20 new paintings using the theme of "Scenes from My Life." Each is based on a memory from my life, & most have adapted twists & people in them. I use colorful paint schemes & both acrylic & oil paint.
In some paintings there is a resemblance to a famous person, which is coincidental & paranormal, & very interesting...I've found this phenomenon when painting using an abstract scrunch-blot method as well. Faces appear in the paint formations; it is mysterious!
I enjoy traveling & taking pictures to remember/document & as Art. In 2015, I took a Road Trip to sightsee & photograph the beautiful scenery along the West Coast in Oregon & Malibu, & at Yellowstone National Park, & more.
Aquarius Art Ventures U.P. Postcard Sets are also available for use as a School Group Fundraising item! I worked as a fundraising salesperson in Los Angeles in the past, which sparked this great business idea!
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