Tahnja Wolter

I was born in Hamburg, Germany in 1971. Moved to Australia with my parents when I was a young child.

I currently reside on the Southern NSW coast of Australia.

Formerly a professional and successful singer/songwriter/musician and after touring, performing and recording a CD in America from 2001-2004 returned home to Australia and began to pursue an art career.

Studied art with world renowned artist Howard David Johnson in 2006-2008. From then onwards I have continued to study art on my own learning various techniques and skills from other highly skilled artists from all over the world.

Primarily influenced by the work of the old impressionist and pre-raphaelite masters. My artwork is predominantly religious for which I am most known and commissioned for. In more recent times I have branched out to allow my old masters influences to flourish in works that are romantic/classical featuring horses and the much loved figurative art style.

My work features symbols which I call ‘Jewels’. They represent the jewels of God’s creations. These jewels also add a contemporary feel to my paintings. One other symbol seen repeatedly in my work are painted warrior stripes. These represent the warrior spirit in us all and the wounds that have shaped our souls.

I am a skilled portrait artist. Faces are my specialty and eyes are where I seem to excel, bringing the light and life to shine within them. I work primarily with acrylics and impasto medium.

Currently being privately mentored by a former University level art teacher.