Tamlyn Akins grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, and has known since before she could sign her name that she would be an artist. In 1980 she received her BFA with High Distinction in Drawing from the California College of Arts & Crafts (now California College of Arts), and in 1983 she moved to Madison, Wisconsin, with the intention of making art her life's work.

Since then her work has been exhibited nationally, and in Japan, honored with awards, and purchased for numerous private and corporate collections. In 2001 she moved her home and studio into the rural hills of Black Earth (actually Town of Vermont), fullfilling a lifelong dream to live and work in the country. She is currently an active member in the Mount Horeb Area Arts Association and Wisconsin Painters & Sculptors.

"I am an artist with many interests. Among my specialties are florals, animal portraits, naturescapes, and mandalas (circular, symetrical designs). Although I am most noted for my watercolors and pastels, I also make paper and beaded jewelry. And I have developed skill in the ancient art of origami which I fashion into beautiful ornaments, boxes and wall hanging reliefs. When I was a child, my father taught me some basic origami, but I didn't pursue it in earnest until many years later when I happened upon some books in the library while researching orchids. This chance discovery in 1994 rekindled my interest and I've been folding paper ever since."

DEMOS:
Tamlyn will work on
Friday - jewelry
Saturday - origami
Sunday - watercolor

STUDIO ACCESS: Tamlyn's home & studio are on a hill. Exhibit areas are on the ground floor and entry is available through the garage (which will be used as a gallery) and an inside doorway. Some art will also be displayed in the stairwell of her home. Refreshments will be served.

Tamlyn Akins Fine Art Studio
4629 County Road JJ, Black Earth, WI 53515 | 608-767-1281 | tamlyn@chorus.net
www.tamlynakins.com | www.akinscreations.com

Images © Tamlyn Akins