Tiffany Stronsky

I am a Chicago-based oil painter inspired by nature, color and light, and the brush strokes of masters and contemporary artists.

An art instructor first told me that I'm a colorist. Above all else, I see nuances in color that I depict or recreate to share a sense of joy and energy through my work. I often use a range of techniques-- thickly applied oil paints, pastels, collage, and a vivid palette-- to create dynamic compositions of places and experiences that inspire happiness and reflection.

A life-long student of fine art, I enjoy exploring all that is possible through the rich colors and textures of oil paint. Because of this, I appreciate the artist's journey and embrace the surprises that come from exploring new ideas, mediums, and the unexpected results that come from experimentation. I believe we are all artists and we just need to find the medium that best fits our style and personality. For me the journey of working with pencil, charcoal, watercolors, and clay ultimately led me to oil paint-- a fast, forgiving, slow drying, brilliant way to share a feeling or tell a story.

I find inspiration in the everyday and especially in light, shadows, reflections, and colors of nature. I take photographs often and use many to h...

I've studied art my whole life-- in camps as a kid and through grade school, high school and in college.After college I moved to Chicago and took several years of pottery classes before experimenting with oil paint and studying with a local artist.

I received my Certificate in Painting from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

I'm constantly learning from and inspired by artists, art teachers, books, galleries and museums.

The Other Art Fair; Chicago, April 2022
Eat Paint Studio; Group exhibition "Where art works", December 2021
The Other Art Fair; Chicago, October 2021
Bird House Show; August House Studio, Chicago, June 2019
Sights, Sounds and Sensations of the City, State Street Gallery, Chicago, Aug 2015
Mars Gallery, Chicago, (Groups shows 2000s)
Around the Coyote, Flat Iron Building, Chicago (2000s)
Realistic Abstractions, August House Studio, Chicago, June 2000