​Adam Tetzlaff

Adam was born and raised in Big Rapids, Michigan. He earned his BFA in painting from Grand Valley State University. Upon graduation he spent many years living and painting in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area.

In 2011 he and his wife packed their belongings and relocated to Sarasota, Florida.

Although still creatively nourished by nature, he paints palm trees instead of maple trees.

For questions or comments contact Adam at at3748@comcast.net

​​Latest news:

With little effort an image has presented itself worthy of a deep look. 

A canvas has been stretched and is now being delicately painted.

Hopefully with God's grace (and blessings) a painting will emerge in time.

Strange how life works. One can think it is the end when actually it is the beginning.

"The greatest blessing procured through painting is finding that which is constant amidst a whirlwind of change."

About the painter.

Not to be confused with any other Adam Tetzlaff who may be involved in visual communication. This page refers solely to the creator of "fine art" acrylic paintings and ink drawings consisting of figures and landscapes.

Paintings and Drawings

Inherit, acrylic on canvas, 21" x 52 1/2", 2016

Solely Hear It, acrylic on canvas, 10 1/2" x 26 1/4", 2025

"Solely Hear It" (the above painting) is Adam's latest work completed in the Summer of 2025. This painting is about the appreciation of the beauty of the Florida landscape and spiritual growth through intense observation.

It took three years and seven months to paint.

The muse (reclining figure) is the painter's wife and her pose and placement are based on a Renaissance painting.