"I mainly work on oil and occasionally in watercolor and pastel. Subject matters of my paintings vary. In recent years, I find it more appealing to combine architecture and surrounding landscape. Architecture signifies region and localities throughout the world and that interest me to express them with forms and colors. I pay attention to details but not photographic reproduction. I often make some changes intentionally according to how I see the whole picture. My use of color is somewhat surreal and dreamy which often reviewed as therapeutic, peaceful and even energizing. My experience living in Japan, US and traveling through Europe intensified my vision as an artist."

Mariko Tabar was born in Tokyo. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. Mariko is active as an artist in Santa Barbara, California and Tokyo, Japan. Mariko is a member of the Santa Barbara Art Association.

Mariko has been active as an art educator since 1990 in California and is currently an art instructor in a local Santa Barbara elementary school since 2000.

Mariko is an active participant in many local non-profit organizations.

Mariko’s art works are in private possession with collectors throughout California, Japan, and Europe.