Author: Tina Stoffel

As seen reflected in her paintings Tina A Stoffel connects deeply with nature, animals, and music. As explained in her upcoming book, creating art has been Tina's lifelong passion. She says creating art has a meditative effect, bringing her peace and happiness where time often seems to disappear. Tina's goal is creating work that brings that same peace and happiness to others along with generating environmental and animal awareness. Her subjects are primarily focused around seascapes, beaches, wildlife and animals. She takes great pride in the quality of her work, often stretching her own canvases and using professional quality artist materials.

Growing with Art Commissions

Art Helps the Mind-Body Connection There is a lot to be said about the mind-body connection. Creating art is proof. For example, although I thought I was calm, upon attempting a new illustration, but noticed my hands were unsteady. Since I’ve been out of my studio for a few months due to a severe […]

Artist of the Year Feature

Thank you to Carol Grigsby Thompson for featuring me as Artist of the Year in the Brightside Newspaper last month. I’m very honored to have this press coverage along with other press received by Ms. Grigsby Thompson. What is more important is that I do plan to continue making a difference in others’ lives either […]

Huge Hurricane Relief Art Sale

October 16th Hurricane Relief Art Sale Because I have a strong connection to Southwest Florida, I’m holding a huge Hurricane Relief Art Sale. As I explain below, some of the areas I’m very familiar with are completely devastated. I am donating 30% of my proceeds from many artworks that will be deeply discounted. The Details […]

6 Great Reasons to Pursue an Artistic Hobby

6 Great Reasons to Pursue an Artistic Hobby Do you enjoy creating art? Artistic hobbies offer many benefits for people of all ages. Whether or not you consider yourself a good artist doesn’t matter. Creating art comes with all kinds of therapeutic advantages that can help you relieve stress, practice mindfulness, increase your attention span, […]

Georgia Artist of The Year

How I Was Chosen Georgia Artist of The Year By now, you’ve probably heard me mention my recent New York trip. For the first time in my life, I traveled to New York City, to receive the Prestige Award for Georgia Artist of the year. This recognition is quite an honor, and New York City […]

The Art of Learning

The Art of Learning: Children and the Arts Art is crucial for children with learning disabilities. There are several ways your child can get involved in the arts and benefit from doing so, some of which are covered below in this article. Getting Them Involved Painting. Identify their skills to enable you to know where to […]

My Exciting Awards Ceremony Trip to New York

Sunce recently I was nominated and chosen Georgia Artist of the year, I’m on my first trip ever to New York city. Although I’ve been here less than 24 hrs, it’s been very exciting already. Before my photo shoot this morning, I took a stroll around a few blocks discovering this amazing firefighter mural. Wow! […]

Returning to My Art Studio

Hi Everyone, It’s been a while. After our recent experience landing my husband in the hospital nearly 6 weeks ago, I’m planning to return to my studio soon. Since he is still in the rehab unit, we anticipate him coming home in a couple of weeks, but will need my caretaking assistance for a while. […]

Pieces of Beauty

Sometimes life just throws you one challenge after another. It looks like it is our family’s turn this year. It’s times like these that I need to take an extra minute to snap a good photo from the hospital and soak in the beauty around me. What Happened If you arent aware, my husband’s aorta […]

A Critical Journey

Since I prefer to post positive and uplifting things I have hesitated posting this, But I know many of you like to follow along the journey. this is awesome insight so I haven’t been able to create as much art. A week ago Saturday, I had to take an emergency flight back to Georgia because […]

Out for Family Emergency

This is where I left off before my husband ended up in critical condition 5 days ago. He’s on his 5th day in ICU. It’s been a rough week. I am trying to finish this commission. It’s a challenge when you’re emotionally exhausted. I appreciate your support, prayers, meal trains and all. Thank you for […]

Sketching a Painting Commission

Here you can see me sketching a painting commission. Preliminary sketches are the first step. Once I have that basic outline complete I will check with my client for their approval to proceed. These preliminary sketches aren’t very detailed because I do that part with the paintbrush. This step for laying out proper proportions and […]