Artist

Brenda Tassava studied fine arts at the Ohio State University. Her first job out of school was as a neon sign designer in the Short North neighborhood of Columbus, OH. It wasn’t long before she became a mother, after which her career path took a few twists and turns landing her in the veterinary profession for more than 20 years.

Always maintaining a small home art studio, Brenda has remained determined never to abandon her art. Her roots in drawing and painting evolved to a love for mixed media through years of experimentation. In 2003, after moving to Indianapolis, she began studying at the Indianapolis Art Center where she fell in love with woodcut printmaking. A few years later, she discovered encaustic painting through Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch. Encaustics became a passion, as it brought everything together – mixed media, painting, drawing, printmaking, and so much more.

Now a resident of New Orleans, Brenda has expanded her studio and is producing artwork on a regular basis. In 2017, she became a Certified Zentangle Teacher.  Her current focus includes 2D and 3D work, using mixed media, ink and encaustic painting techniques.

Advisor

Brenda’s career as a business consultant has carried over into the art world, as she works with artists in an advisory capacity. Most artists struggle with articulating their vision and goals for the future, and Brenda’s experience as a facilitator guides her in her work with her art clients.