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Joel E. Tanis
 
Hello and welcome! My name is Joel E. S. Tanis. This is a moody, artsy picture of me.
If you want to know more about what’s behind these brooding good looks (heh heh) click over on “about me”.


The BathThis is an example of my “fine art”. It’s whimsical, I know, but I’m serious about making people smile (and think a little too). For information on galleries and prints, click on "art".

One of my passions is writing and illustrating. I’ve had a few books published...mainly for kids, but also for adults who still have a bit of a kid left in them. Click over on "Books, etc." to see what I’ve done, as well as news about books in progress.

 
This is a little piece of a mural I helped some kids paint. It’s fun to paint on walls (it feels like you’re getting away with something)! "Speaking and murals" will show you more.

painting a mural

picture of a sock

This is a picture of a sock. I’m missing its mate. If you’ve seen it, or if you have anything else to say, e-mail me, and while you’re at it, sign up for my mailing list.

Here are some of my latest creations. This past year I have been Public Art Guy. I painted large canvases and shaped wood pieces with hidden games in them for the De Vos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I also created murals for 3 different schools, and for the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum (with the help of hundreds of kids). And that’s just some of what I’ve been up to…check back here from time to time and see what’s new.

 

copyright 2003, Joel E. S. Tanis, Holland, Michigan, USA