Tonya Winder Art

ARTIST STATEMENT

I am fascinated by the commonalities and shared experiences that bind us together as human beings. My art emerges from a deep belief that in honoring our fundamental interconnectedness, we discover not only each other but also ourselves.

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. The character of paper and canvas allows for a different kind of expression, one that captures delicate and transient moments.

The visual narrative encourages viewers to reflect on their own experiences and the ways in which we are inextricably linked. My work inspires recognition of the beauty and inelegance in our shared humanity.

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 growing appreciation for her unique perspective and style.

Born and raised in Roswell, New Mexico, she now lives in Cave Creek, Arizona with her dog Piper.

ASSOCIATIONS

  • Arizona Artists Guild

  • Circle of Friends, Scottsdale Artist School

  • Sonoran Arts League

EDUCATION / MENTORSHIP

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

  • 2024 Abstract Painting Workshop, Janice Mason-Steeves, Birsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland.

  • 2023 Contemporary Abstract Painting Workshop, Marianne Mitchell, Scottsdale Artist School, Scottsdale, Arizona, US.

  • 2023 Oil and Cold Wax Workshop, Rebecca Crowell, Ballycastle, County Mayo, Ireland.

  • 2022 Oil and Cold Wax Workshop, Rebecca Crowell and Jerry McLaughlin, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico.

EXHIBITS

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

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