As a Westerner, I am passionate about using my impressionistic style to capture the essence of small-town life on the prairies.
Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of Canada's prairies, I transform everyday scenes into vibrant acrylic artworks that capture the essence of small-town life.
As an acrylic artist, my passion is to create art that resonates with the feeling of home and invites you to see the familiar through a new lens—art that feels like what you see when you step outside your door.
After studying Visual Communications and Arts at Medicine Hat College, I earned my B.F.A. in Fine Arts from the University of Calgary. I've continued my education with various art programs and have been working as a navigator on the Mastrius online art platform for nearly four years, studying with master artists from around the globe. Through my work, I strive to tell visual stories of the familiar businesses, family homes, landscapes, and particularly Southern Alberta scenes that reflect the close-knit ties and timeless beauty of prairie life.
My signature impressionistic acrylic style often includes a unique hidden detail: door keys. I've been concealing door hardware in my paintings for years, and more collectors are now discovering these subtle additions. Sometimes partially hidden and sometimes in plain sight, these keys symbolize the levels of opportunity and abundance art brings. They're a personal touch that connects viewers to the hidden stories within each scene—adding a layer of mystery and uniqueness to each piece.
CV / Resume
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Theresa’s art training includes a B.F.A. degree from the University of Calgary and a Diploma in Visual Studies (now called Art + Design) from Medicine Hat College.
Theresa has studied with Calgary artist Doug Swinton and British Columbian artist David Langevin.
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2022
Framing and Art Centre Gallery “Neighbour Collection” SOLO Show - Medicine Hat, May
Mastrius Art Exhibition
2021
Esplanade Arts Gallery, Hat Art Club Group Exhibition, “Made in Isolation” | Medicine Hat July to August
2020
Esplanade Arts Gallery Solo Exhibition – “Walking the Flats “| Medicine Hat, June to August
2018
Alberta Culture Days, Street Art Exhibition, | Medicine Hat – September
2017
Cypress Club Exhibition - “Art + Scotch” | Medicine Hat · October - December
2016
Private Cypress Club - SOLO Exhibition, “Small Works” | Medicine Hat September
Medicine Hat Public Library - Group Exhibition, “Common Passion” | Medicine Hat January
2015
Willow at Wascana Lake - SOLO Show | Regina, SK, August-October
Paradise Valley Golf Course Exhibition | Medicine Hat, September
2014
Essence - Solo Show | The Hive Artists’ Gallery Medicine Hat - July
Pinkilish Confidence - Cypress Club Medicine Hat - October 2014
2013
Hat Art Club - Group Exhibition | Esplanade Gallery Medicine Hat - June
Open Studio Program | Medalta Yuill Gallery Medicine Hat - June
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2021
Esplanade, Hat Art Club “Made in Isolation” | Third Prize, Best in Show Painting Award - July
2015
Exhibition and Stampede | Donna Maclean Painting Award - July
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Framing and Art Centre - Medicine Hat, AB
Rothwell Gallery - Ottawa, ON
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Mastrius Mentorship group
Federation of Canadian Artists, | Vancouver
The Leighton Centre | Calgary
Hat Art Club | Medicine Hat
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Theresa has been teaching acrylic painting for the past five years; she offers single sessions, group classes and workshops. She also hosts other artists to run workshops from outside the geographical area yearly.
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Acrylic, Mixed Media Artwork on birch panel and cradleboards. Birchwood panels provide a solid foundation for Theresa’s multitude of mark-making. Each art-piece comes ready to hang in a contemporary style with signed, dark sides and two layers of archival and UV varnish.
Let’s collaborate
I am always open for collaborations