Tamara Hastie

“To share these beautiful moments with others is one of the greatest and most fulfilling benefits of all.”

Born in Ojai, California, Tamara has been painting since she was a child, inspired by her mother who taught her to closely examine details, really getting into the corners. She gave Tamara the tools growing up to realize her potential in any discipline she chose.

In 2016, that ethos led to Tamara launching her career as an artist, moved by the play of light and shadow on the weathered landscapes around her adopted Flagstaff, Arizona. Tamara blends her love of adventuring under the big open skies of Arizona with the joy of being completely in the moment when painting to influence her work. Her paintings are truly a coming together of the awe-inspiring beauty of the southwest with the heart of an explorer.

“As a rock climber and hiker, I spend many of my days in these desert landscapes with my husband, Pete, my biggest supporter. The years of exploration, down the endless windy dirt roads, hiking and climbing to never visited vistas and remote nooks and crannies, make me alive with adventure. I feel like a true explorer. And it’s a beautiful thing to re-live fond memories through my paintings.”