The next chapter in our story begins after Barbara takes some time off from Tatutina. If you missed the beginning, you can read the first chapter here. Although Barbara worked a couple of part time jobs, her love of art, painting, and creating kept bringing her back to her brushes and bright colored paints. She couldn’t stay away. She always had…
Since we are celebrating 30 years in business, we decided to look back and reflect on where we came from and who we are… When Barbara was 18, she moved from Argentina to Naples, Italy, and fell in love with Salvatore Florena. She also fell in love with the Amalfi Coast and began painting her naif scenes of colorful houses,…
Every summer Barbara’s youngest daughter Caroline visits from Italy. They all get together at their summer home in Chatham, Barbara has created a home where all can get together to celebrate family! Florena Sisters Caroline~Georgia~Roberta
There will be shark sightings in Chatham this year. Instead of the beach you will find them in the park! Sharks created by various area artists will be moved to various locations in Chatham this summer. Barbara and daughter Georgia, both artists and longtime summer residents, were asked to help create the public art event. It’s all in the eye…
Barbara Ottmar and her good friend Mary Hamilton, have come to the studio dressed alike on numerous occasions. It’s a little weird, but so fun to see. Today’s style is leopard. People always ask if they plan their outfits together and the answer is always – no. Mary & Barbara How does this happen? Very stylish at Tatutina studio.
WE LOVE HEARTS This Valentine’s Day and Everyday surround yourself with love The more love you give, the more you will receive Love all around me By Barbara Ottmar 48 X 24 Original acrylic on canvas
Tatutina was excited to welcome co-founders Jeff Sparr and Matthew Kaplan of PeaceLove Studios to our studio to discuss collaborating. Georgia, Roberta, Matthew, Jeff & Barbara As women, mothers, daughters, sisters and friends we are inspired by the PeaceLove message. For years Tatutina has created art and products to help and make people happy. Our #1 seller since 1999, the…
Tatutina lends support to many worthy organizations by donating product for raffles and auctions. The Lincoln Public Library asked us to serve as a celebrity teddy bear decorator for their 10 day “Dress-a-Bear Silent Auction” in November to raise money for the programs and supplies needed in the Library’s Children’s Room. Barbara Ottmar artist and founder of Tatutina took the…
Do you remember the end of the school year? barefoot in the grass ice cream road trip lemonade stands the 4th with furry friends going to the beach fresh tomatoes from the garden simple summers are the best
It seems as though Americans are cooking up a storm. We have a passion for the food network, AllRecipes.com and eating healthy. We are constantly thinking of what to prepare for breakfast, lunch and dinner…yet we need to get to the soccer field right at 6:00 pm. Our grandmother had everything written down on these cute little index cards, with…
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