Tonya Winder Art

ARTIST STATEMENT

I am fascinated by the commonalities and shared experiences that bind us together as human beings - our Oneness. My art emerges from a deep belief that in honoring our fundamental interconnectedness, we discover both ourselves and each other.

Awe in nature is my constant teacher. Standing before a vast landscape or observing a individual flower, I am reminded that we belong to something far greater than ourselves. That reverence guides my work, and I have learned to trust my artistic voice to translate it, allowing intuition to lead where intention cannot.

Line, color, shape, and texture convey the myriad emotions associated with challenges and triumphs. Using rich textures and durable wood panels, I create a foundation that supports depth and complexity as well as delicate and transient moments.

Through this visual narrative, I invite viewers to reflect on their own experiences and the ways in which we are inextricably linked. My work inspires recognition of the beauty and imperfection in our shared humanity, and the wonder of this life in all its forms.

BIOGRAPHY

Tonya Winder‘s professional journey began in healthcare, a foundation that continues to shape and inspire her full-time work as a fine artist. She has studied with internationally recognized artists across the US, Mexico, Ireland, and Scotland, enriching her creative voice with global influence.

Tonya’s artwork is held in private collections across the country, reflecting a broad appreciation for her unique perspective and style.

Born and raised in Roswell, New Mexico, she now lives in Cave Creek, Arizona.

EDUCATION / MENTORSHIP

  • 2024 - 2025 Mentorship with Marianne Mitchell, Whole Artist Mastery

  • 2022 - 2026 Multiple Painting Workshops:

    • Marianne Mitchell, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.

    • Janice Mason Steves, Birsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland.

    • Rebecca Crowell, Ballycastle, County Mayo, Ireland.

    • Rebecca Crowell and Jerry McLaughlin, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico.

  • Instructor: Academic rank in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic Arizona.

  • MBA: Master of Business Administration - Regis University, Denver, CO.

  • SBB (ASCP): Specialist in Blood Banking - School of Allied Health, Alton Ochsner Hospital, New Orleans, LA.

  • MLS (ASCP): Medical Laboratory Scientist - The Methodist Hospital School of Medical Technology, Houston, TX.

  • BS: Bachelor of Science, Biology and Medical Technology - Baylor University, Waco, TX.

EXHIBITS

  • 2026 Rewind. Pivot. Repeat group show, Shemer Art Center, Phoenix, Arizona, US.

  • 2026 Winter Exhibit, Arizona Artists Guild, Phoenix, Arizona, US.

  • 2026 Mayo Clinic Loaned Artwork Program, Solo exhibit, Phoenix, Arizona, US.

  • 2025 - 2026 Joyworks: Celebrating the Power of Art, Sonoran Arts League Gallery, Carefree, Arizona, US.

  • 2025 Circle of Friends Members Art Show, Scottsdale Artist School, Scottsdale, Arizona, US

  • 2024 Beaux Arts Fresh Paint Art Show, Scottsdale Artist School, Scottsdale, Arizona, US

ASSOCIATIONS

  • Arizona Artists Guild

  • Circle of Friends, Scottsdale Artist School

  • Sonoran Arts League