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Tiffany Jo Waddell was born into a large clan of animal lovers, artists, caretakers, and wild women. She was quickly introduced to the wonderful world of home making, where gardening, culinary and baking skills were considered an art form and everyone was encouraged to find their own creative outlet. Tiffany’s creativity blossomed as she grew up amidst painters, woodworkers, blacksmiths, sewers, and quilters.

From a very young age, she has relished in hostessing and holding sacred space. As these concepts seep into her creations, she weaves together a deep sense of nostalgia with Spiritual symbols. They are often viewed as stand-alone altars, as she honors the old by integrating antique photos and mementos into new pieces of artwork to be cherished for generations.

Some of her enjoyment comes from piecing together mixed media assemblage, hand embroidery, sewing (clothes, bunting and baby blankets), painting, photography, baking, ATS Bellydance and gardening.

She lives with her musically inclined, amazingly talented husband, two cow kitties and Aussie in Santa Cruz, California.

Tiffany is one of nine members of the 9: Cycles of Creation women's art collective in the SF Bay Area. Please visit and 'like' them on Facebook.