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Tamlyn
Akins grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. She says, "I've
known since before I could sign my name that I would be an artist."
In 1980 she received her BFA with High Distinction in Drawing
from the California College of Arts and Crafts, and in 1983
she moved to Madison, Wisconsin.
Tamlyn
Akins |
Tamlyn does research to get an accurate representation of
walnut trees for this mural, created by the Millennium Murals
team (of which she is a part) and commissioned by the State
Bank of Cross Plains in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin. |
Since
then her work has been exhibited regionally, nationally, and
internationally, honored with awards, and has been purchased
for numerous private, and corporate collections.
In
2001 she moved her home and studio out of the city of Madison
and into the rolling hills of rural Black Earth, Wisconsin,
where she currently resides.
Though Akins is fascinated with the patterns, textures and geometry
of jewelry and origami, she finds her greatest inspiration comes
through an intimate relationship with nature. When drawing and
painting, much time is spent in observation as she works toward
a realistic representation that has an ethereal quality and
a sense of depth and the Infinite. Art Muscle magazine
has described her artwork as, "strongly rendered with a
subtle hint of Impressionism."
Tamlyn's
interests are varied. She also creates beaded and paper
jewelry, and origami ornaments, boxes, and reliefs. In
addition, she is part of a team of muralists at Millennium
Murals and part of a team of web designers at Milling
Around. Both businesses are a part of Zalucha Studio in
Mount Horeb, WI.
Still, her first love is for the fine arts. Her specialties
are florals and naturescapes, and she is most noted for
her capacity to create stunning images in watercolor and
pastel.
Tamlyn
demonstrates soft pastels. |
Jewelry
created by Tamlyn as shown at the 2004 Holiday Art
Fair, Madison, Wisconsin. |
Tamlyn's
all origami ornament Christmas tree at the 2004 Holiday
Art Fair (as seen on Channel 27 News, Madison, Wisconsin). |
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