Tina Garrett
b. 1974
In 2012, after a career as a freelance cartoon illustrator and graphic designer, the Scottsdale Artists’ School awarded Tina the first of two merit scholarships based on a handful of self-taught pastel portraiture, and she began learning how to paint, dedicating herself to the full-time practice of understanding oil painting.
By 2014 Tina earned the first of two Purchase Awards in the 11th and 12th International ARC Salons. Tina’s works, “City Blues” and “String of Pearls” are now part of the Art Renewal Center’s renowned permanent collection. Tina’s recognitions also include multiple OPA Online Showcase 1st and other prizes, The International Artist Magazine People & Figures Grand Prize and the NOAPS Best of America People’s Choice and 2nd Place prizes.
