Tina Corbett » About the Artist

Fine Art Oil Painting by Tina

Through an artist's eyes, the world is full of vibrant colors. Let me showcase the world as God created it.

       As far back as I can remember, I have always wanted to be an artist.   When  I was 12, I started oil painting lessons with a lovely lady from South Miami, Marion Hildebrandt.  For two hours every week for 4 years she taught me how to mix every color under the sun.  I learned how to paint still life’s, landscapes, seascapes, and animals.  I also took various art classes throughout school and attended Fort Lauderdale Art School for a short time.
   Soon after I got a job with the US Postal Service.  Life happened and at 23, while working for the USPS and having a family, I went back to oil painting, and studied with a very talented artist, Van Denberg.  He taught me how to refine my painting of animals and people.  Van’s instruction showed me how to give life to a living being. This is when I began to love painting pet portraits.  I especially love to paint dogs,horses, cats and birds.  
     At 29, I went back to school at Miami Lakes Technical School for Commercial Art.  In 1987 I was awarded the Illustrator/Sign maker position for the US Postal Service, South Florida District. A job I held for 17 years.  At this time my three children are older and I am now able to devote my time to my first love, oil painting.  Living in High Springs I am enjoying being a member of the Gainesville Fine Arts, http://www.gainesvillefinearts.com 
      Thinking with the right side of my brain, the creative side, I am inspired to get back to my first love, fine art oil painting.  Join me on my journey to find my way back and enjoy my art as much as I lovecreating it.

Awards and Affiliations
Art in City Hall, High Springs FL , Two shows 2009
Gainesville Fine Arts Association Winter Member's Show 2006
Award of Excellence, Gainesville Fine Arts Association Winter Member's Show 2007
Thornebrook Art Festival, Gainesville Florida 2007
Thornebrook Art Festival, Gainesville Florida 2008
Active Member of Gainesville Fine Arts Association GFFA
Winter Fine Art Fair at Tioga 2008
Winter Fine Art Fair at Tioga 2009
Winter Fine Art Fair at Tioga 2010
"Keeping The Watch" Giclée's on display at
Hillside Animal Hospital, Alachua Florida
Doggie Styles Boutique, Gainesville, Florida
Garden Gallery, Alachua, Florida
Melrose Bay Art Gallery Small Works Show, 2009, Melrose Florida