The paintings of Tim Stensland reject the notion of art as mere decoration. He bravely explores his insights into the human condition, particularly the oft-forgotten under classes of society. His most recent paintings explore the chaos and personal devastation that followed Hurricane Katrina as people's lives were swept away in the murky floodwaters. Stylistically and thematically his paintings evoke the great tradition of socially conscious artists such as Jacob Lawrence and Romare Bearden.  Additionally, it is Stensland's thirty-year love affair with music particularily the saxophone that has also had an effect on his art, its influences are found in the rhythm and improvisation of each painting.

Fascinated by art at an early age, Tim sold his first piece at age 12 and began working in the field of Architectural Design at the age of 16. He went on to study at Washington State University before embarking on a career in his own architectural firm. Remarkably, Tim Stensland also teaches and has even published a children's book. He lives and works in Washington State.