Art has been a lifelong passion for me. I would consider myself a fairly prolific painter. There are very few days that go by when I am not working on my paintings. Since graduating from the University of Wisconsin Madison with a Bachelor of Science in Art in 1985, I have pursued artistic endeavors in various media. My body of work represents styles of abstract expressionism, using biomorphic forms with a liberal use of color. Many of my oil paintings and drawings reflect three dimensional forms as represented in my sculpture and woodworking. I design and handcraft most of the frames and stretchers for my pieces using wood that I've hand selected for its unique beauty and compatibility with each individual piece. I also design and fabricate many one-of-a kind pieces of furniture.

    I am the house artist at the Tease Gallery in the former Quality CBD, now named Dank of America, 1222 Williamson St., Madison, WI. Dank of America's additional location, at 2358 E. Springs Dr., Madison, WI, features several of my large canvases.

    I also show my work once or twice a year at other venues. I have retired as the Production Manager at Openwood Studios, in Madison, where I created and produced themed dimensional signs and graphics for over 34 years. At Openwood I did woodworking, painting, carving, design modification, layout, and installation.  Currently I am employed at Pechmann Memorials, working in production and monument setting.

    For more information, to purchase my work, or for a studio visit, please contact me by phone at 608.770.2021 or email at timothyrtogstad@gmail.com.