Bohlman, Tina

Tina Bohlman has used her home state of Texas – travelling border to border- as inspiration for her art.  A self-taught artist, Bohlman works in both watercolor and oil mediums.

Painting professionally for 50 years, she is a veteran of several competition plein air and “quick draw” events annually. In 2010, Ms. Bohlman was one of 32 artists invited to participate in Sedona Plein Air Festival (Arizona).  In 2015 and 2018, she was selected as a competition artist in Plein Air Easton (Maryland)– top plein air events in the nation.

A candid and open artist, studio visits are welcome anytime.  Ms. Bohlman accepts commissions, conducts watercolor workshops and offers private lessons.   Her work is collected worldwide with her originals in private and corporate collections in 34 States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Portugal, Germany, Australia, New Zealand and Republic of Benin, West Africa.  

“Drawing with pencil and crayon as a child, I don’t remember learning the skill…the ability has just always been there.   I have a broad interest for subject matter but I’m drawn to architecture in the landscape.”

“Approximately 70% of my paintings are created on location. I love being outdoors and the rural landscape is my main source for subject matter.  Working from life has always been a part of my creative process. With few exceptions, my sources for inspiration in the studio are my plein air studies. Experience and strong technical skills are essential when painting en plein air; as the light changes and shadows shift; every stroke must be without hesitation to capture that moment in time.  It’s a marathon race with the sun – spirited, emotional, exhausting….and I love it!”