{"title":"Meet Our Instructors - Prescott Fine Art","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003ePrescott Fine Art\u003c\/strong\u003e, every class is only as good as the person leading it and owner and curator \u003cstrong\u003eTamara Holcom\u003c\/strong\u003e is intentional about who she invites to teach in this space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEach instructor here was chosen not only for their technical skills, but also for their ability to make every student feel capable, inspired, and excited to create. Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or returning to a practice you've loved for years, our instructors meet you exactly where you are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eTeaching runs in the DNA of this gallery. Tamara herself trained with \u003cstrong\u003eCertified Bob Ross Instructors\u003c\/strong\u003e and has spent years refining the art of breaking down technique into something accessible, joyful, and genuinely fun. The instructors she's brought into the Prescott Fine Art family share that same philosophy — that great teaching is about encouragement as much as it is about expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFrom Bob Ross–style wet-on-wet painting to mixed media, acrylics, and beyond, our instructors bring a range of styles, specialties, and personalities to the studio. What they all have in common is a deep love for their craft and a commitment to passing it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBrowse our instructors below, find a class that speaks to you, and come create something you're proud of - we'll have everything ready when you arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tamara-holcom","title":"Tamara Holcom","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBehind every great gallery is a great story, and at Prescott Fine Art, that story belongs to \u003cstrong\u003eTamara Holcom\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eTamara's love for art was sparked by watching her father-in-law, a celebrated Irish artist, transform a blank canvas into vivid life with nothing more than a brush and a few colors. Around that same time, she discovered Bob Ross and fell in love with his wet-on-wet technique; painting along with his lessons and eventually training with Certified Bob Ross Instructors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFor over two decades, Tamara built and ran a successful advertising agency in Michigan while raising her two children and never losing her passion for painting, just setting it aside until the time was right. When she picked up her brushes again, she didn't look back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eToday, Tamara is the proud owner and curator of \u003cstrong\u003ePrescott Fine Art\u003c\/strong\u003e in Prescott, Arizona, a gallery she built around her genuine belief that art has the power to move, connect, and inspire. Nestled in the heart of Prescott and surrounded by the breathtaking Arizona landscape, the gallery reflects everything Tamara loves: creativity, community, and the courage to share your art with the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhen she's not in the gallery, you'll find her hiking the trails around Prescott Valley with her husband, Melvin, and their dog Jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe artists represented here were carefully and intentionally chosen — each one a reflection of Tamara's discerning eye, her exacting standards, and her profound respect for the creative process. Browse their work, find a piece that speaks to you, and know that every purchase supports a living, working artist and the community Tamara has devoted herself to building.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prescott Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55263727419683,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/7578\/1667\/files\/Tamara1.jpg?v=1781954710"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/7578\/1667\/collections\/Prescott_Fine_Art_Brand_Board_1_22c59d42-0e78-40e4-9e25-7d7592f6539d.jpg?v=1781947846","url":"https:\/\/prescottfineart.shop\/collections\/meet-our-instructors-prescott-fine-art.oembed","provider":"Prescott Fine Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}