Tanja is a vibrant and experienced artist whose colourful, expressive work celebrates the natural world. Originally from Germany and now based in the UK, she has been a full-time professional artist for over a decade, creating bold, joyful paintings that have been exhibited and celebrated internationally, including recognition as a finalist in Wildlife Artist of the Year 2024 and winner of the Pollyanna Pickering Living World Award for Artistic Excellence.
With over 12 years of experience as an independent artist, actively enriching her local arts community, Tanja brings both creative passion and practical knowledge to her teaching. She has run popular life drawing classes, provided one-to-one tuition and mentored aspiring artists, blending technical guidance with a friendly, encouraging approach that helps students of all levels grow in confidence.
Tanja studied oil painting under master painter Rosa Branson MBE, spent years copying Old Master works in London’s National Gallery and at the Kunstpalast in Düsseldorf, and later honed her skills in classical drawing at the London Atelier of Representational Art (LARA).
Her workshops are relaxed, welcoming, and rooted in a belief that creativity flourishes when people feel supported, seen, and inspired. Whether you’re a complete beginner or returning to art after a break, you’ll find her classes energising, empowering, and full of colour.