Tina Bullen

I taught for many years, but now I no longer teach, I am focusing upon my artistic practice. As I entered this phase of life, I have been working on building up my web presence, have sold several works and completed many commissions. I am focusing now on expanding my exhibition experience.

I was born and live in Colchester, Essex. While at university in Canterbury, I tried various disciplines, such as printmaking and sculpture, but my passion was and always will be painting. I work in a mainly realistic style and aim to make a connection with the viewer via colour and composition.

I tend to find my inspiration in nature. Topics for works have been landscapes, seascapes, flowers, fruits, animals, hormones, water and hand portraits. Although much of the work is representational, there is always something else going on underneath, another idea being communicated. Sometimes cheeky and silly; sometimes yearning; sometimes downright melacholic.

Art Education:

GCSE and A-level Art

BA Hons Art and Radio, Film and TV Studies (Canterbury)

Experience:

Selling private commissions and pieces through my online art shop

Graduate show (Canterbury) June 1997

Level Best Exhibition (Colchester) January 2019

Community360 for the One Colchester hub (painting display items and providing art tuition on a mental health programme) 2019-2021

Colchester Library Solo Exhibition (upcoming) January 2022

Piece selected and shown at Firstsite, Colchester as part of the Great Big Art Exhibition 2021

Memberships and Programmes:

Member of the Creative Practitioner Support Programme

Member of Colchester Art Society

www.tinabullenartshop.wordpress.com

Instagram: @tina.bullen

Facebook: @tinabullenartshop