Opening Night Reflections
Last night was extraordinary. Opening night of Trauma Bonds & Paper Trails was more than I could have asked for.
People cried.
People stood in silence, taking in the words I wrote, the letters I never got to send, the ones I wrote to those who’ve walked with me through pain, love, and the complicated in-between. I saw people sit with their own memories. I saw people feel.
That’s all I ever wanted this series to do. To hold a mirror to what we carry, what we survive, and who we choose to keep walking with, despite it all. I wanted people to look within themselves and notice the small things. The people there with us through it all.
The fact that my words and work resonated so deeply is something I’ll never take lightly. I poured myself into this series, letter by letter, layer by layer. And to be met with such tenderness, such vulnerability in return is something so surreal to me.
To everyone who came, supported, hugged me, cried with me, or just quietly stood in the room, thank you. For being open. For letting the work in. For holding space for stories that don’t often get honored in public.
My heart is so full.
This is just the beginning.
With so much love,
Tatiana
Transparency, Updates, and Celebrations!
Hey friends,
I wanted to take a moment to sit down (well, virtually) and share some life updates with you. So grab a coffee or tea if you’re into that, and let’s chat for a sec.
First up, I’m now the social media manager at Fescue Gallery! If you’ve been following my journey, you know how passionate I am about building and supporting creative spaces. Fescue is an incredible Lancaster gallery, and I’m beyond excited to help bring their vision to life online. If you want to support me and a dope local art space, go check them out!
That said, I’m still a resident artist at Lancaster Art Vault, and that’s not changing anytime soon. I’m there every Saturday working the front desk, so if you ever want to come say hey, that’s a great time to drop in. I also try to be there on Tuesdays as much as I can to actually paint and get into my creative flow. It’s become a grounding part of my week, and I love connecting with people who stop by.
Now, for something close to my heart—I have a solo show opening on August 1st called Trauma Bonds & Paper Trails. This one means a lot. When I was asked to create a collection for First Friday in August, the first word that came to mind was trauma. It’s something we’ve all experienced in some form. But instead of staying in the pain, my focus shifted to the people who’ve stood beside me through it all—especially my mom and my partner.
The show honors those bonds. It also speaks to my lifelong habit of writing, because when life gets heavy, I write. That’s where the “paper trails” come in. These pieces are layered, emotional, and deeply personal. I hope they move you in some way.
On a more personal note, many of you know that I’ve been with my boyfriend for almost four years (our anniversary is in September!). Right now, we’re long-distance for work reasons. He’s in Georgia, and I’m here in Pennsylvania. It’s not always easy, but it’s working, and it’s full of love.
Which brings me to some news. I’m most likely moving to Georgia later this year or early next year. We haven’t shared it publicly yet because we’re still finalizing the timeline. But we do have property there and have been designing a tiny home for him to build for us when the time is right. It’s something we’ve dreamed of, and it feels so good to be moving in that direction.
Lastly, and this is for the real ones who stick around to the end, I just want to say how blessed I feel lately. I’ve always been someone who manifests and moves with intention. And I thank God every single time He sends something my way. These days, I find myself in quiet moments more often, and in that quiet, I hear Him so clearly.
On July 11th, I made a sale—my piece Gaia—and with that, I officially hit $15,000 in net sales from my art business. That number is wild to me. I’m self-taught, fueled by passion and purpose, and this journey hasn’t always been easy. But it’s been worth it, and it’s because of you. Your support, your kind words, your purchases, your shares… they’ve all carried me here.
Thank you. From the bottom of my heart.
With love,
Tatiana
"Trauma Bonds & Paper Trails"
A New Collection by Tatiana Tisdale
Coming August 2025
Hey ya'll! I'm so excited to announce, I have a new collection coming out soon!
I’ve been quietly (and not-so-quietly) pouring my heart into a new body of work entitled "Trauma Bonds & Paper Trails", and I couldn’t be more excited to finally share it with you this August, at The Lancaster Art Vault.
This collection is one of the most personal I’ve ever created. Every painting is a dedication to the people who held me, helped me, or healed me through the hardest chapters of my life. Some are family. Some are friends. Some are no longer around, but their impact remains. And yes… one of them is for me, too.
Each piece is layered with color, memory, and emotion — like visual love letters stitched together with paint and pain, hope and healing. Think of it as a living scrapbook of connection, strength, and survival.
If you’re reading this, you’re part of the circle that means something to me. So thank you, truly, for caring. I can’t wait to show you what’s coming.
— Love, Tatiana 🖤