About the Artist

A fifth generation native of West Marin County, California, Teresa Madsen has had a love for art and drawing ever since she was given her first box of crayons. In 1998 Teresa started her own business and has succeeded as an independent graphic artist. Inspired by the beauty of the Marin landscape after returning home for a visit, she made the decision to focus on her love of painting.

Largely self taught, Teresa paints in oils and is passionate about painting, "It is absolute joy, time stands still when I have my easel in front of me." Teresa mainly uses her own photography as her references, although she paints en' plein air when the opportunity presents itself. In her paintings, she strives to convey the way that she feels about the places she loves. Her desire is to enable the viewer of her work to experience the beauty of the places she finds irresistible.

Artistic influences:

To develop my knowledge and skills, I study the writings and works of Scott Christensen, Ian Roberts, Marc Hanson, Mian Situ, Richard Schmid and John F. Carlson to name just a few. I am influenced and inspired by the California Plein Air Impressionists of the early 20th century and the beauty of the California landscape.

Affiliations:

OPA (Oil Painters of America) Juried, Associate Member

Informal Education:

Marc R. Hanson Plein Air Workshop - Loomis, Ca  - May, 2008
Bill Davidson Plein Air Workshop - Jackson Hole, Wyoming - July, 2010

Awards:

2011 Best In Show, Oil Painting - Art Show, Tonopah, NV 
2010 First & Second Place, Oil Painting - Art Show, Tonopah, NV 
2008 Best In Show, Oil Painting - Art Show, Tonopah, NV 
2008 Peoples Choice Award, Oil Painting - Art Show, Tonopah, NV 

Pictured above...my constant studio
companions Spencer & Katie.