Tammy Haman

 

Biography

Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, Tammy Haman has been immersed in many different mediums. Even though her college studies were in business, she continued to explore mixed media.
Now working with fluid art materials, Tammy has a whimsical style that makes your imagination go wild! Her art journey has landed in encaustics, which blends textural elements and mixed media into painting with beeswax and fire.

Tammy is currently the Exhibit Chairman for the Artists’ Association of Elk Grove Village and loves curating the exhibits.

 

Artist Statement

My process is the driving force behind my inspiration to create nature  inspired mixed media pieces. I make expressionist art using fluid materials like encaustics (wax), pastels, and inks that evoke a connection to the world around us. My materials have a tactile feeling through the use of texture encouraging the viewer to reach out and touch my paintings.

Expressionist art conveys emotion and meaning rather than reality. The
subjects are often distorted or exaggerated with vivid, bold colors.
When I combine my love for the outdoors like hiking, camping, and
kayaking, the mostly floral images that I paint come alive layer by
layer and bring a whimsical emotion to those who come in contact with my
work.

I am in the sandwich generation: caring for my aging parents, babysitting my grandchildren, and sending my last child off to college. You feel pulled in so many directions that as a self-taught artist,
immersing myself with my materials, using a torch, scraping, adding more and more this becomes my sanctuary. A place I am happy to share with you!

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