Minneapolis artist spreads joy through her murals There are a few murals around Minneapolis, but Tammy Ortegon’s paintings have a personality to them that makes them quite inviting and unique. When you first meet the artist, you just know she was one of those passionate kids who could always paint. Her creative spirit shines through in everything she does. Tammy Ortegon is an artist from Minneapolis who is known for the murals she has painted throughout the Twin Cities area.