Tina's Gift

Tina Mammoser was born in Chicago, moved to Scotland, has worked in Newfoundland, lives in London and takes inspiration from the Dorset coast. Not surprisingly, her diverse and exciting life story rubs off onto each of her paintings. Judging by her website, she is most fond of coastal scenes where the sea, the land and the sky unite to become one, astonishing feature.

I find it incredible that an American artist chooses to live and work here in England. However, Mammoser isn't your normal artist with educational accolades in Human Development, English Literature and Physics.

The work above is my favourite of her British Coastal paintings. I especially love the contrast in boundary - the change between blue and white is so delicate and gradual at the top, but so defined and harsh on the right. The way the blue begins to run green in the bottom right is a stunning way to communicate the violence of the sea. Unfortunately, this piece has sold but there are many more coasts for sale on her website.

I wish the best of luck to Mammoser, she has talent, flair and a passion that, although can easily go unnoticed, is exceptionally powerful on close inspection. Her blog, an charming account, can also be found here.

Keep emailing me at: deweywinters@googlemail.com

Peace & Love,
Dewey