About StudioTumazi Merchandise

Thank you deeply for your interest, curiosity, and support of my work. StudioTumazi and StudioTumazi Merchandise were born from intense struggle during the pandemic and recession of 2020. After losing my job, living on borrowed time and money, I needed a way to process both the financial hardship of the crisis and the mental anguish of unemployment. My subconscious mind searched for a solution to both needs and directed me to painting my feelings, to expressing what language could not. Imaginary worlds were born to my consciousness and flowed from my brain, through my hands, and onto each canvas. At first, no one was interested in this new endeavor of self-expression and self-development; but after a while, the first sale materialized. It wasn’t much, but it got me groceries and kept me fed for a week – especially important because I was down to one meal per day. With each sale that followed, it was possible to survive another week, and the dopamine rush and morale boost motivated me to continue painting. Through integrity, fortitude, and the unwavering belief that “like attracts like,” the paintings eventually caught the attention of people everywhere: from Paris Hilton to Grace Hightower, Robert de Niro's spouse of 20 years. This inspired me to expand into merchandise and offer the beauty of painting to an even greater audience. Through affordable products with vibrant colors and compelling designs, the art that saved me can now be a part of your life, too.