Fischer/Warnica Fine Art was established in 1997 by Tanya M. Fischer and Michael A. Warnica. Both Tanya and Michael have Bachelor of Fine Art Degrees; Michael graduated in 1991 from the University of Arizona in Tucson with a degree in Illustration and Tanya received her Painting degree in 1995 from Beaver College (now Arcadia University) located in Pennsylvania. While both Tanya and Michael work on their own pieces and pursue their individual artistic interests, they also collaborate on a variety of ongoing works in a series. The collaboration begins with one of the artists initiating the process by laying down line-work and adding color and then the piece is moved back and forth until both artists agree that it is finished. After the first piece is complete, Michael finalizes the design for the series and starts the line-work foundation. Tanya then builds upon that base with layers of paint and Mike adds the finishing touches. The success of Tanya and Michael's collaboration is the result of both artists using their strengths. Michael's illustration background is represented in his eye for design and detail and Tanya's knowledge of color and her energetic painting quality complement Michael's tighter, more delicate method. Collaborations do not come without disagreements; the partnership works because of a similar artistic vision, a willingness to compromise and the desire to be successful.
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