Winsor & Newton Names Artist Keiko Tanabe as Brand Ambassador

Strengthening its support of professional and emerging artists across the globe, leading art material supplier Winsor & Newton today announced it will add celebrated water-colour artist and plein-air painter Keiko Tanabe to its exclusive list of brand ambassadors. With more than 85,000 Facebook fans, six self-published books and an adorned history that includes dozens of art accolades and international exhibits, the San Diego-based artist will call upon Winsor & Newton’s quality water colours, gouache, paper and brushes to create her signature and sought-after paintings.

“Familiar with Winsor & Newton’s time-honored reputation for quality, innovation and range of selection, I began using Winsor & Newton water colour pigments in 2007 and cannot overstate how pleased I am with my decision. Using Winsor & Newton not only has given me the professional quality that I seek for my work, but also the peace of mind to focus on my creative process. I am deeply honored to work as a Winsor & Newton brand ambassador and look forward to helping other water colourists discover the joy of the brand’s reliable products,” commented Keiko Tanabe.

A signature member of the National Watercolor Society, founding member of the North American Watercolor Artists (NAWA) and member of the American Watercolor Society, Tanabe is a self-taught artist renowned for her ability to express the soul, depth, light and atmosphere of destinations across the globe. Since 2008, her work has been displayed in more than 30 exhibits across Asia, Europe and the Americas and has received dozens of awards. She is a native of Kyoto, Japan, has sold her work to private and corporate collectors worldwide, and has taught more than 80 artist workshops to date.

“Keiko Tanabe’s water-colour paintings are in a class of their own. Her skill, depth and perception as an artist are remarkable. We are extremely excited for Keiko to be a Winsor & Newton brand ambassador and know that she will represent the brand’s tradition of quality, excellence and innovation,” commented Jimmy Leslie, resident artist of Winsor & Newton and its affiliate brands Liquitex and Conté à Paris.

Next up, Keiko Tanabe’s work will be exhibited at “Art of the Park, 100 Years of Art in Balboa Park (1915 – 2015)” at The Marston House Museum & Gardens, located at 2476 San Diego Avenue in San Diego, from April 17 through September 21.

To learn more about Keiko Tanabe or to view her work, visit www.KTanabeFineArt.com. For additional information about Winsor & Newton’s diverse range of artist materials, visit www.WinsorNewton.com.