Biography of Jen Slofstra-Tinsley
I have loved art and creating for as long as I remember. My parents’ house is still adorned with both wall and door murals that can attest to this. I have a B.A. in Art/Secondary Education and have taught in schools in USA, Ukraine, and Canada. I have also painted murals in each of those countries!
After 5 years in Ukraine (and three kids) we decided to move back to Canada, our country of origin. We moved to Duncan, BC – a small town on Vancouver Island. I have always wanted to live on “The Island.” This was where my grandmother lived and I remember my mom telling me about her visits and stories about the dolphins, whales, purple starfish, moss covered trees, and endless beachcombing opportunities. To me “The Island” seemed magical. I have done a lot of travelling in my life and Vancouver Island is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to. I have enjoyed exploring and painting this island for the past 12 years.
Recently our family has embarked on another adventure and we have moved to Vancouver. I am enjoying exploring and being inspired by this new and beautiful part of our province, while still taking frequent trips back to the island to continue exploring there.
When I go exploring I always bring my camera. The photos I take are my research. I print out the photos that I find particularly inspiring and I work from them in my studio at home. I love to play with colour, shape, and movement. I aspire that my end result will not just be a depiction of a location but that it will also contain the emotion of what it feels like to be in that place.
Thanks for visiting my website. If you have any questions, comments, or would like to make a purchase, please contact me via my email or Facebook using the links at the top of the page. Thanks!
Jen Slofstra-Tinsley has a B.A. in Art/Secondary Education and has taught art in schools in the United States, Ukraine, and Canada.
She is a member of the Cowichan Valley Arts Council. After having lived on the island for 12 wonderful years, Jen has recently moved to the Vancouver area. She is looking forward to exploring this part of beautiful British Columbia!
Jen is an active member of The Canadian Federation of Artists.
After 5 years in Ukraine (and three kids) we decided to move back to Canada, our country of origin. We moved to Duncan, BC – a small town on Vancouver Island. I have always wanted to live on “The Island.” This was where my grandmother lived and I remember my mom telling me about her visits and stories about the dolphins, whales, purple starfish, moss covered trees, and endless beachcombing opportunities. To me “The Island” seemed magical. I have done a lot of travelling in my life and Vancouver Island is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to. I have enjoyed exploring and painting this island for the past 12 years.
Recently our family has embarked on another adventure and we have moved to Vancouver. I am enjoying exploring and being inspired by this new and beautiful part of our province, while still taking frequent trips back to the island to continue exploring there.
When I go exploring I always bring my camera. The photos I take are my research. I print out the photos that I find particularly inspiring and I work from them in my studio at home. I love to play with colour, shape, and movement. I aspire that my end result will not just be a depiction of a location but that it will also contain the emotion of what it feels like to be in that place.
Thanks for visiting my website. If you have any questions, comments, or would like to make a purchase, please contact me via my email or Facebook using the links at the top of the page. Thanks!
Jen Slofstra-Tinsley has a B.A. in Art/Secondary Education and has taught art in schools in the United States, Ukraine, and Canada.
She is a member of the Cowichan Valley Arts Council. After having lived on the island for 12 wonderful years, Jen has recently moved to the Vancouver area. She is looking forward to exploring this part of beautiful British Columbia!
Jen is an active member of The Canadian Federation of Artists.
