Lightbox is all in favor for supporting creative businesses in the Springfield area, and our team is excited to give a shoutout to Tine Art Co.! Meredith Tatum, owner and artist for Tine Art Co., is also a local photographer under Vibrant Space. Meredith used Lightbox right after the stay-at-home orders lifted, and we LOVE how she used the space! Read below to find out more about Tine Art Co. and how they used the Loft at Lightbox!
What is a brief description of your business?
“Tine Art Co was a concept I had in Sept 2019. Tine is the Irish word for fire and fire is something that I’ve often associated with who I am, who I want to be and who God’s called me to be. Ireland has also always had a special place in my heart. I’ve been painting since I was able to hold a paintbrush and my art has always been colorful, but I’d never felt like I found my niche in art until quarantine. I had the idea to do “Color Studies,” which is taking an object, memory, photo or season and creating a palette of color to represent it. From there, a style of painting seemingly fell out of me and fell into place and I realized I had finally found my specific style.”
Photos by: Meredith Tatum, Vibrant Space
How have you used the space(s) at Lightbox?
“I used the upstairs space [The Loft] at Lightbox to photograph my art as though it were in a home.”
What is your favorite part of Lightbox?
“The reason I chose Lightbox lies in the name. I love light, white, airy spaces and Lightbox is just that. It’s completely perfect for shooting really anything and I will be back.”
Photos by: Meredith Tatum, Vibrant Space
Any fun or unique facts about you/your business?
“I designed the Color Studies and Abstract pieces so that people could create their own color palette surrounding what they have in their home. For instance if someone has a blue couch with yellow pillows and loves green as well or wishes to accent with it, I can create pieces that allow them to tie all those colors together, making their interior cohesive. I love this concept because I know that people are often in Ross or Home Goods looking for art that will tie certain colors together and finish out their space. But I can take color requests and make them local, one-of-kind art just as easy and that is so exciting to me!”
Photos by: Meredith Tatum, Vibrant Space
What is your favorite part of your business?
“My favorite part of my business is the creation-portion. I love conceptualizing new designs and watching them come together on the paper.”
Make sure to give Meredith a follow and check out more of her work!
Instagram: @tineartco
Facebook: Tine Art Co.
website: www.etsy.com/shop/TineArtCo
Photos by: Meredith Tatum, Vibrant Space
Written by Jaylee Branch
Community Relations Coordinator
lightboxjaylee@gmail.com