Bella’s restaurant -39 Anniversary. Portrait of Bill Shumate by Artist Tatiana Rugers

We just celebrated 39th Anniversary of Bella’s Italian Cafe! Our favorite Italian restaurant in Tampa. And one of our toasts was to Bill Shumate – cofounder of that restaurant. On the photo- portrait at restaurant Bella’s in Tampa Florida. People who work at that restaurant said that his eyes on that portrait follow them whenContinue reading “Bella’s restaurant -39 Anniversary. Portrait of Bill Shumate by Artist Tatiana Rugers”

New Dog portrait. Progress – first stages. Portrait Artist Tatiana Rugers. Florida

On that photo – my new painting of a beautiful dog. First stages: sketching and composition. Summer Sale! : Take 30% off portrait commissions till September 1st 2025. Price examples – on –>>Contact me to discuss details. Thank you!To see/ buy paintings by Artist Tatiana Rugers –>> And as always- if you have any questions orContinue reading “New Dog portrait. Progress – first stages. Portrait Artist Tatiana Rugers. Florida”

Summer Sale- 30% off portrait commissions till 12/31/2025. Portraits by Tampa Bay artist Tatiana Rugers

Summer Sale! From today till September 1st 2025: Take 30% off portrait commissions. Create a piece of art with a special moment! And of course, pets and children would not sit still to pose. No worries, I would just need a reference photo or two, and based on that I will discuss composition of theContinue reading “Summer Sale- 30% off portrait commissions till 12/31/2025. Portraits by Tampa Bay artist Tatiana Rugers”

Red, White and Blue. Happy 4th of July! Painting by Florida Artist Tatiana Rugers

“Red, white and blue”.Happy 4th of July! -my painting on stretched canvas.SOLDAnd as always- if you have any questions or requests – you can contact me – contact Artist -> with your inquiries. Portrait-How to commission –> To see/ buy original  paintings by Artist Tatiana Rugers –>>

June 2025 – Reflection of life and the world. On my easel

On my easel – in progress.I am asking myself – why did I have to paint it? Maybe because of turbulences we all experience in life, and in the world right now? I am feeling restless because of violence in the country and because of the wars in the world. Hoping for peace to beContinue reading “June 2025 – Reflection of life and the world. On my easel”