I am a mobile art studio that comes to you or a local business. I feature beautiful large wooden door hangers along with living art in the form of succulent plants. I partnership with local restaurants, distilleries and vineyards to pull together an event like no other. Fun for all ages and skill levels at a very affordable price. I have something to keep you busy every day of the year from bottle etching to sea glass crafting. My business is called Painting With Friends by Tammy and I am all about fundraisers and helping to creatively generate money for a cause – especially a local one.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family. Include your pets too!
I am married and we have 2 precious pups who we adore.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I love helping people tap into their creative nature — sometimes something they didn’t even know existed.
Q: What is one of your favorite quotes or lines in a song and why does it resonate with you?
Lord Forgive Me When I Whine …. we need to be grateful for our blessings and not whine about what we do not have.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Relax and give it a try .. you may surprise yourself.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite places or events in our community?
I love the vineyards … especially Serpent Ridge Vineyard.
Q: What advice would you give to people living in Westminster or looking to move to Westminster?
What a beautiful local little town full of excitement but small town feeling too.
Q: What 3 words come to mind when you think of Westminster?
Beautiful, peaceful and fun.
Q: What are some of your favorite hobbies or pastimes?
I love camping … well let’s call it what it is … GLAMPING.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Serpent Ridge Vineyard … I love their atmosphere, wine and employees.
Q: What is one of your proudest accomplishments?
I have climbed the top of the company ladder and went from a consultant all the way to a Senior Regional Vice President.
Q: What is one thing on your bucket list?
Going to Ireland
Q: What would you buy/do if you won the lottery?
I would travel the country for a year. We live in a beautiful country and there is so much to see here.
Q: What is something even your family and friends may not know about you?
Believe it or not .. I am not the energizer bunny everyone thinks I am .. ha ha ha .
Q: What has been a challenge you have had to overcome? (life, school, work, family, health, etc)
Health — I have had to overcome health challenges while growing a business.
Q: Who has been a hero in your life?
My sister — she is a St. Jude Child at the age of 13 … she has fought and WON the battle against cancer 5 times in her lifetime. She is my hero.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where in Westminster would you meet for this lunch?
I would have a glass of wine with Dolly Parton at Serpent Ridge … such a quiet cozy and comfortable atmosphere.
Q: How can our readers and I know if someone we come in contact with is a good connection for you or a good person for you to meet? Please include your website link if you have one!
My business has a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/paintingwithfriendsbytammy/
Q: Who is an interesting person in our community that you’ve met and deserves to be included in The Faces of Westminster MD project?
Melissa Armiger — she is amazing … she was the manager at The Greene Turtle in Westminster but just began a new position at Maggies Pub.
