According to Tate, her seeds of creative inspiration are almost always planted by her observations of the fields, forests, people, and cultures that make up the "crazy quilt" of the Mississippi Delta. Landscapes are at the heart of Tate's work - her personal interpretation of the Mississippi Delta - evolving over the years from representational to the contemporary and abstract style of today. She has received numerous awards for her art and continually presents her works at both solo and group exhibits. She is a founding member of the Delta Artists Association and currently holds Board of Director seats on the Greenville Arts Council and Mississippi Art Colony. www.jamietate.com