Tanya E. Chantler
Tanya E. Chantler was born in Scotland and spent her childhood in Somerset and Hampshire. After careers in banking and architecture & interior design, she made her debut as a professional artist with her first solo exhibition in 2002.
Shortly after her debut, she relocated to New York and over the following three years produced a significant body of work in her favoured medium of acrylic on canvas. She found a market for these pieces in both the US and UK and gained a loyal following which has remained with her.
Tanya now lives in London, where she continues to paint and has recently begun to explore sculpting. Away from her studio, Tanya writes poetry and collaborates as a lyricist with various artists. She is a reiki master-teacher. Tanya counts among her influences Salvador Dali, Kahlil Gibran and Lau-tzu.
I identify as an abstract artist, even though people often perceive representations in my work and sometimes think I have depicted a specific scene or subject.
I am inspired by sky, horizon lines and the interaction and contrasts of vivid colours, but each of my paintings is an expression of something within me. I paint from my soul. I suppose that’s why I have produced such a mix of imagery over the years.
I am always fascinated by the variety and strength of reactions to my work and I am happy for people to enjoy their own interpretations. Some of my paintings can work more than one way around so I don’t sign them until I know how the buyer sees the piece.
Tanya E. Chantler
August 2025