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Even as a young boy, Michael Tanner always aspired to be an artist. In school, he was a notable fixture in the art department, won several awards and had his work published in the school yearbook. He was educated at the University of Chicago and the renowned School of the Art Institute of Chicago. There, he found great fulfillment in painting, sculpture, photography and film making. A short time later, he studied commercial interior design and worked in the industry for several years. His introduction to working with plants and flowers began as a designer for a local Dallas floral studio. In the following years, he continued his studies and discovered a passion for nature and landscaping...as a nurseryman, designer, consultant, project manager and instructor. He worked for several high profile landscape firms before launching Michael Tanner Landscape Designs in 2006. Today, Mr. Tanner continues to apply the classic principles of fine art and architecture to his many design projects, both residential and commercial. In addition, he is also a prolific photographer. Nearly all of the images found on this web site are his own. He states: "It's so amazing and challenging to work with nature as I do. A living landscape grows and evolves as it matures. Like a painting in which the colors are constantly changing. My designs coordinate with the changing of the seasons, so the landscape always looks beautiful and interesting." Michael Tanner has worked in the landscaping and horticultural trades since 1989. He currently resides in the Dallas area with his two dogs, Molly & Snickers. |
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| MICHAEL TANNER DESIGNS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2010 |
Remember, if you have a
cat or dog, your backyard
is part of their territory.
Let them enjoy it too!
Landscapes can be
designed and planted to
be very pet friendly. Let
me show you how.
Molly (above) is a 11 yr.
old Golden Retriever who
likes to sun herself on the
patio in the summertime.
cat or dog, your backyard
is part of their territory.
Let them enjoy it too!
Landscapes can be
designed and planted to
be very pet friendly. Let
me show you how.
Molly (above) is a 11 yr.
old Golden Retriever who
likes to sun herself on the
patio in the summertime.
| MY BEST FRIENDS |
And my 10 yr. old Chow,
Snickers, enjoys roaming
throughout his kingdom,
(our backyard). He loves
being out in the garden
with me, and never
tramples anything I have
planted.
Well......almost never.
Snickers, enjoys roaming
throughout his kingdom,
(our backyard). He loves
being out in the garden
with me, and never
tramples anything I have
planted.
Well......almost never.
MICHAEL TANNER