Paul Tanis was born in St-Marc, Haiti, on June 19, 1947. He began drawing at a very young age, being endowed with talent. He was helped by Louines Mentor. Thanks to Mentor, he exhibited his first painting at the Nader's Art Gallery. As with Surpris, his principal subject is jungle, and his favorite colors are green and yellow. He is fully appreciated by art lovers who consider him a talent. (Source: Haiti Voodoo Kingdom to Modern Riviera by John Allen Franciscus, pp. 132)