Message from Teresa J @ Teresa J Fine Art

2010-02-26T01:48:00.000-07:00

February Message From Teresa J @Teresa J Fine Art

Hello to all my friends. I am writing tonight to share some new paintings that I have completed. These have been fun to paint and I have enjoyed using the rich and bright colors. Helps lift the spirits in the midst of the dreary winter days we have had in January and February, but spring is coming! I feel it and in the meantime I was able to take some great reference photos for snow paintings.. Hmmm guess when it’s hot and muggy this summer I will be diving into beautiful snow references to paint.

Up to date events in the art world for me:

1. The Miami show was very interesting and I learned a lot. A lot bigger show than I had anticipated. I met some wonderful artists. Here are some pictures of the show.

2. I will have some of my art on display at The Easel Place Gallery in Old Town, in Albuquerque for the month of March. There will be 8-10 artists on display for the month. Here are some of my new paintings that will be on display.

3. I will be donating this painting “Rose in Orange” 8” x 8” to the youth of the Flora Vista Baptist Church in the month of April for a fundraiser. They will be auctioning this and some paintings by my Friday painters group to raise money for camp. Anyone interested in bidding, give me a call, I am sure the youth would greatly appreciate it!

Comments and or suggestions for improvement are always welcome on my website www.teresaj.com.

Please feel free to forward this mail to anyone whom you think would enjoy viewing these works.

Stop by my website www.teresaj.com to view additional works and Thank You for taking a moment to allow me to share with you. God Bless!

Teresa J
Open my eyes that I may see........

Oh the beauty that surrounds you and me .....

Message from Teresa J - Golden Aspen

2009-11-21T00:17:00.001-07:00

Golden Aspen shining in the Colorado mountains. Painted from a reference photo I took on a hiking trip one fall in the Colorado mountains above Durango, Colorado

I love fall colors and this aspen was so striking as it was by itself just beneath a hillside.The beautiful leaves inspired me to paint this painting. The contrast of the beautiful fall colored aspen against the dark pines was just a picture in waiting. This Thanksgiving I am so thankful that for all the beauty God surrounds us with, if we but just look.

Till Next time..... and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Teresa J

Leaves of Autumn

2009-10-13T05:07:00.000-06:00

Leaves of Autumn
by Teresa Johnson on 10/13/2009 5:23:10 AM

Fall is such a beautiful time when all the colors are changing, who can resist wanting to paint the gorgeous colors! Look out canvas here I come with loads of reds, oranges, yellows, browns, what fun!

My newest painting "Leaves of Autumn" which was inspired by the colorful fall vines I found on a hiking trip in Colorado during the fall color change. I created this painting in preparation for a show in Miami this coming December. The bright colors were such a joy to paint.

Till next time..........

Teresa J
Open my eyes that I may see........
Oh the beauty that surrounds you and me .....

Leaves of Autumn (c) Teresa Johnson-image may not be used without permission of artist

Peacock Blue

2008-11-15T19:21:00.006-07:00

Is my Blue showing?

My fascination with the color blue shown in the beauty of this peacock. .

I am fascinated with the beautiful color of blue and I love the color ultramarine blue. The painting " Peacock Blue" originated from a reference photo I took when visiting the San Francisco Zoo along with some neighboring peacocks that like to visit now and then.

I am currently working on two additional paintings, one of baby birds ready to leave the nest and a Herford cow who took a moment to pose for me.

Check my website for completion dates and upcoming paintings planned.

Today's Inspiration:

A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song. author: Maya Angelou

Time to reflect on all I am Thankful for

My newest painting Peacock Blue is finished

Blue Skies... nothing but Blue Skies

2008-05-30T14:40:00.012-06:00

Blue skies ... nothing but blue skies. Remember the lazy days of summer when you were a kid? How fun to lay and watch the clouds in the blue skies and use your imagination to see what you could make of them. Take a moment today and stretch your imagination, what do you see yourself doing tomorrow, in a few years from now, what do you want to do! Go ahead and dream, then take action and make those dreams come true. Set a goal - goals are dreams with a deadline. Make your dream come true. Anyone got a Paint brush!

My inspiration for the day:

Blue skies and cotton candy clouds
Quote: " To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe."- Anatole France
A fresh tube of Ultramarine Blue Paint

Today I introduce to You: "Writings by Dee ". Dee is a most wonderful friend and paints with beautiful & truthful words. Be sure to read her poem and let it inspire you.

Writings By Dee:

Master Artist
God, the Master Artist, Paints each day in you.
Every stroke He takes, Every Move He makes
His lovely Christ shows through.

May we be like canvas, And have an open weave.
Yielded to His plan, Coming from His hand,
To trust Him and believe.

We are a masterpiece,When all His work is done,
Transformed so neatly,Conformed completely,
Made radiant in His Son.
(c) Dee Hatley 2008

Thanks for stopping by
Teresa J- Teresa J Fine Art

Your comments are welcome and appreciated.

New Every Morning.....

2008-05-07T00:35:00.014-06:00

Colorado Wild Rose © Teresa J

New every morning….. What a joy to know we can wake each morning to a new day. This brings new inspiration, new ideas, new subjects which I may have actually seen yesterday but today I see with new eyes that which stirs my soul and encourages my hand to reach quickly for my paintbrush!

My Inspiration today:

1. When I awoke the song flowing through my soul with these words……..The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning, new every morning………..

2. This photo I took of my Dad’s sunflowers this past summer. The petals on the left remind me of dancers, dancing in the light. I reached for my paintbrush and thus a new work I have begun…

Reference Photo Sunflower © Teresa Johnson

3. This wonderful quote……
“Cherish your own emotions
and never undervalue them”
quoted by Robert Henri - from " The Art Spirit"

What is Your Inspiration today, please feel free to share with the comment link below. I would love to have you share your inspiration and if you have not thought to look for something yet today, then I encourage you to look for that which will lift your spirit!

Have a great week and come visit again

Teresa J
Teresa J's Art Studio

Life Quotes

2008-05-06T11:00:00.005-06:00

'Do what you can, with what you have,
where you are.'
Theodore Roosevelt

" Whether you give it or receive it, forgiveness is music to the soul."
Kinza Christenson

" To get up each morning with the resolve to be happy . . . is to set our own conditions to the events of each day. To do this is to condition circumstances instead of being conditioned by them."
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Dream

2008-05-04T16:36:00.003-06:00

photo (c) Teresa Johnson

Dream as if you will live forever;
Live as if you will die today.
James Dean Quotes

Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. .. Gail Devers

Happiness

2008-05-04T02:16:00.006-06:00

Happy George - Photo (c) Teresa Johnson

Who is blind? He who can see no other world.
Who is dumb? He who can say nothing pleasant about his lot.
Who is poor? He who is troubled with too many desires.
Who is rich? He who is happy with his lot.
- Indian Proverb

The secret to happiness is not in doing what one likes to do,
but in liking what one has to do.

- Anonymous

One of the things I keep learning is that the secret of being happy is doing things for other people.
- Dick Gregory

Daily Quotes

2008-05-04T01:28:00.000-06:00

Today's Quotes of Inspiration