Tammy Campbell
BFA, studio art
Michigan state university
About the Artist
I’m Tammy Campbell, award-winning fine artist and founder of Black Diamond Studio in Clarkston, Michigan. My work is rooted in the belief that art should shine with life, depth, and reflection. Using a blend of fine art training and a unique creative process, I incorporate precious gemstones, texture, and light into every piece I create.
Each artwork is intentionally designed to capture transformation — a reminder that brilliance often comes from within. When light touches my pieces, the gems come alive, reflecting new colors, shapes, and perspectives. It’s this ever-changing dialogue between art and viewer that inspires my work.
My Approach
Every piece begins with a story — a spark of inspiration, a symbol of resilience, or a celebration of beauty. I then layer textures and materials, embedding over twenty hand-selected gemstones that glimmer under shifting light. No two works are ever alike. Each is a one-of-a-kind expression, created to bring light, strength, and meaning into its space.
Inspiration
I am inspired by the brilliance of natural elements and the strength of human stories. My art is as much about inner growth as it is about external beauty. Each gem reflects the resilience, transformation, and spark that lives inside us all.
Recognition & Exhibitions
Brushes with Cancer Artist – featured for creative impact and storytelling through art
Award-Winning Fine Artist – recognized for originality and contribution to contemporary mixed-media art
Art Rotation – Office of Governmental Affairs, Washington, D.C.
Showcase Artist – MADS Interactive Global Experience Gallery
Exhibitor – Global Art Prize
Creator of the “Shine” Gem Art Series
Featured in the Clarkston Arts Directory (Michigan)
Upcoming exhibitions in Detroit and Grand Rapids
