Born in Hollywood, California Theresa knew she wanted to be an artist at six years old. Formal studies began at the University of Hawaii and University of Utah and continued with hard work. "I have always believed that art should speak to everyone. Capturing a place in time, an event or moment and infusing it with emotion... are my highest priorities. To draw the viewer into this world, I tell the story through shapes of color and light expressed with brushwork and a solid design. The subject matter is unimportant...it is a subtle mixture of mystery, longing, light, beauty and a bit of un-reachability that gives me the emotional reaction that in turn inspires me to paint. I strive for a mix of realism and looseness I find emotionally and visually satisfying" Influenced by many artists but particularly Sargent, Zorn, Richard Schmid, and the early California Impressionists. Eager to improve she has attended workshops with several national and local artists and received Honorary Scholarships to Scottsdale Artists' School twice . Painting is a continual process of striving towards excellence through education, painting from life and dedication. She resides in Carthage, Missouri and is a member of Oil Painters Of America, American Women Artists and The American Impressionist Society.
Workshops with John Burton, Jeff Legg, John Pototschnik and John Budicin
Extended studies with Barbara Courtney and internet studies with Richard Schmid via Katie Swatland
Selected juried entries, invitationals and awards include:
Midwest Gathering Of Artists Four Major Awards Totaling $4500
Ozark Artists Alliance at John Brown University, “Best of Show”
Artists of Northwest Arkansas Fall Regional Competition "Best in Oil"
Thomas Hart Benton Exhibition and Juried Competition, "Best of Show" Two Years Running
Thomas Hart Benton Exhibition and Juried Competition, Artists' Choice and Honorary Artist
St. Avips Silent Auction, Ball and Exhibition for several years
Capital Building Exhibition at Jefferson City
The Richard Schmid Fine Art Auction 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Juried in by Richard Schmid 2009,2010 and 2011
Scottsdale Artist School "Best and Brightest" Invitation and Juried Competition
The National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society "Best Landscape" 2005
The 20th Annual Bosque Conservatory Art Classic 2005 and 2006
Academic Artists Association 56th Annual Juried Exhibit 2006
Museum of the Southwest Peoples Choice and Honorable Mention 2006
Artists of Northwest Arkansas Second Place 2003 and 2004
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