Canadian artist, Tanya Torossian, began painting in 1997 with the bulk of her earlier work consisting of portraits in acrylic paint.

Today, working with oils, acrylic and at times in plaster, Torossian's work represents a study of human behavior and interaction by means of abstract figures and brilliant color combinations.

A self-taught artist who also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Torossian develops her natural talent and intuition in art by exploring her instinct and imagination.

Using large brushes, her strokes are instinctive, energetic and sometimes defiant with combinations of long and short strokes and textural variations.

Based in Montreal, her paintings have sold in Canada, US and Europe. Her most recent work includes a collection of musicians, people in marketplaces and cafés taken from daily life in the city of Montreal.

Her 2005 collection has sold-out.