A native of the California Bay Area, Teresa showed an interest in artistic and creative pursuits from an early age.
In 1984, Teresa graduated from California State University, Long Beach, with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, and subsequently enjoyed successful business careers in the corporate world.
In 1999, Teresa took her first art class, studying watercolor painting with Burlingame artist and teacher, Leona Moriarty. She instantly enjoyed the beautiful transparency of the colors and the challenge of the medium. Teresa’s realistic painting style is known for its softness, utilizing many layers of washes and glazes.
Teresa is a member of The Main Gallery and SWA (Society of Western Artists) Gallery, both in Redwood City. She is currently a member of the California Watercolor Society, Society of Western Artists, Burlingame Art Society, Sequoia Art Group, and Filoli Art Committee. She has won numerous awards in local and regional shows, including "Best of Show" in Watercolors at the San Mateo County Fair. She has enjoyed solo exhibits at Peninsula Medical Center, Woodside Library and Mission Hospice of San Mateo County. In addition, Teresa has participated in numerous group exhibits, including various invitational Filoli Garden Estate exhibits, numerous Society of Western Artists Annual Exhibitions in San Francisco and California Watercolor Association. Teresa's pet portrait and animal images are licensed and reproduced on textiles for retail and wholesale purchase by Flying Panda, Gifts for Pets and Their People. Her artwork resides in collections nationwide. She welcomes commissions for pet portraits, capturing each animal’s gentle spirit and soul.
Teresa, her husband, and their two rescued dogs reside in Belmont, California, where she enjoys her continued growth and journey as an artist. |
