Having grown up on a farm, Tessa Stanley gained an appreciation for nature and all things 'outdoorsy'. After working in the health / rehabilitation field for several years, she took time away to raise her children and pursue a Fine Arts Diploma. Tessa currently paints full-time and enjoys hiking, biking, snowboarding and cross country skiing in her spare time.

Tessa works primarily with oils to create landscape, portraits and still life paintings. Tessa is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists.