Tessa Stanley began exploring her interest in art through classes and courses in 2008. In 2018, after completing a Fine Arts Diploma from the University of Alberta, she became a full-time artist and instructor.
Tessa enjoys working with a variety of mediums, including oils, acrylic and watercolours to create landscape, portraits and still life paintings. Having Métis heritage, she also enjoys creating beautiful beaded objects and sharing this knowledge with other Métis learners. Tessa loves to hike, bike, cross country ski and travel with family. Tessa collects ideas and plein air paintings as she goes.