Tanya Paton is a New Zealand painter based in Pauanui on the Coromandel Peninsula. Working primarily in acrylic and mixed media, Tanya develops each painting through experimentation, layering and response. Her practice encompasses two interconnected strands - floral works inspired by the natural world, and abstract paintings which explore light, colour and relationship. After graduating from Wellington’s T.L.C. Art School in 2001, Tanya exhibited widely across the North Island. Living in Bali from 2005 introduced tropical influences and vibrant colour to her work. Returning to New Zealand in 2019, she drew inspiration from Taranaki’s lush gardens. Now a full-time artist in Pauanui, Tanya exhibits at major New Zealand art shows and enjoys being closer to family.