Painter

Tonya Gregg is a contemporary American artist who makes provocative paintings that comment on contemporary life and idenity. She attended the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts Gifted and Talented Program at Furman University. She has won numerous awards and holds a BFA degree from the Maryland Institute, College of Art and an MFA from the University of Chicago. Gregg’s vibrant paintings have been in national and international solo, juried, and group shows.

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Aunt Jemima | Artopia
Aunt Jemima | Artopia

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Tonya Gregg wanted to do an Aunt Jemima series because she felt this painful image for many African Americans could be considered beautiful with a different presentation.
Europa | Artopia
Europa | Artopia

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Tonya Gregg explains the various aspects of her painting Europa.
First Steps Include Sketches | Artopia
First Steps Include Sketches | Artopia

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Tonya Gregg explains how she sketches various poses and profiles until she gets the image she wants to use for her paintings.
Tonya Gregg's Paintings | Artopia
Tonya Gregg's Paintings | Artopia

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Tonya Gregg is a contemporary American artist who makes provocative paintings that comment on contemporary life and idenity. She attended the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts Gifted and...