Tamara Lynn Sutton
(b. 1962 | Lives and works in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada)

Tamara Lynn Sutton is a Canadian encaustic artist whose richly layered works are inspired by the natural beauty of the Niagara Region. Working with beeswax, damar resin, and pigments, her paintings evoke a sense of movement, warmth, and organic elegance—appealing to collectors drawn to tactile depth and atmospheric resonance.

Tamara’s artistic journey began in early childhood, with her first exhibition at Rodman Hall in kindergarten. Encouraged by her mother’s own creative spirit, Tamara developed a deep connection to visual expression. After retiring from a corporate career in 2023, she returned to her passion full-time, pursuing encaustic painting as a second career.

Her discovery of encaustics in 2012, while studying with artist Jan Yates, sparked a lasting fascination with the medium’s fluidity and luminous surface quality. Since then, Tamara has studied with artists across North America and abroad—including intensive work at The Essence of Mulranny Art Studio in Ireland in 2023. Her process embraces the alchemy of heat, wax, and pigment, resulting in pieces that feel both elemental and refined.

Tamara’s encaustic paintings have been exhibited locally and are held in private collections across Canada and the United States. Her work can currently be viewed at the Jordan Art Gallery. She is also an active member of the St. Catharines Art Association, where she serves as Treasurer and Board Member, supporting the region’s vibrant artistic community.

Collectors value Tamara Lynn Sutton’s work for its expressive materiality, intuitive composition, and the way it transforms natural inspiration into poetic visual form—making it a striking addition to contemporary Canadian art collections.