T.M. Royster is a versatile, professional artist.  Her original oil painting, "Written in Stone" took first place honors in the "Works of the Spirit" National Art comp held by the Masters Studio in Pasadena , CA in 1995.  While working as a freelance artist for the Lucks Company in Tacoma , WA , two of her purchased designs were chosen to become edible cake decorations as seasonal Costco exclusives. 

 

 

       T.M. Royster graduated at the top of her class in art from Taft Union High School , Taft , CA , in 1966.  She also received a scholarship and attended a summer art session at Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts, Idyllwild , CA ; there she received further recognition.  After studying a year at Taft College , she traveled and painted, showing her work in galleries and art shows. 

 

 

      Whether it's brushing color on canvas, creating murals, or molding sculptures, she pours heart and soul into each project.  T.M. Royster now paints and writes in the Pacific Northwest .  From landscapes and wildlife to portraits and spiritual art she creates realistic works in oil, acrylic, pastels, color pencils, and a variety of other media.  Married 33 years, she and her pastor husband have two grown children and two beautiful grandchildren.