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Manifesting Manatees
Years ago I sketched these manatees, not realizing that a few years later, my daughter would be headed to college in Miami where she'd...
Terra Tarango
Nov 11, 20241 min read


Polar Beauty
Meet Polar Beauty. With her rosy cheeks and twinkling eyes, she's melting even the most frigid hearts.
Terra Tarango
Nov 11, 20241 min read


Tembo in Color
The elephants in Terengire National Park in Tanzania took my breath away. This little guy found his way onto my canvas, and I just had to...
Terra Tarango
Sep 29, 20241 min read


Farm Stand
A visit to the Rockford Farmer's Market inspired today's painting. I came home with a jar of cherry jalapeño jam, so I featured it on the...
Terra Tarango
Aug 4, 20241 min read


Summer Shade
This sketch painting is a nostalgic nod to the stately live oak trees I grew up with in Central Texas.
Terra Tarango
Jul 28, 20241 min read


Field of Dreams
https://www.artworkbyterra.com/product-page/field-of-dreams These mixed media imaginary landscapes feature one of my favorite color...
Terra Tarango
Jun 9, 20241 min read


Tahoe Vibes
My daughter and I took in the vistas along Emerald Bay and Sand Harbor this weekend. Nothing like a crisp, cool walk along the shores of...
Terra Tarango
Apr 21, 20241 min read


Taylor Swift Eras (Terra's Version)
Originals, prints, and sticker sheets available here . This 12-piece collection entitled "Taylor Swift Eras (Terra's Version)" is...
Terra Tarango
Jan 15, 20241 min read


Colorful Summer
As summer winds down, I wanted to give it one last hoorah, with an exaggerated splash of color and an inviting path into the mountains....
Terra Tarango
Sep 24, 20231 min read


Stormy Serenade
In this painting, I tried to capture the allure of a storm approaching a serene meadow. I’ve always been drawn to the stirring feeling...
Terra Tarango
Aug 6, 20231 min read


Bee Happy
There's something so cheerful about both bumble bees and daisies. I particularly like the thin, spindly petals coming into focus against...
Terra Tarango
Jul 16, 20231 min read


Field of Summer Sun
Growing up in Texas, I used to think the sun was rather oppressive. But living in West Michigan where the sun goes on hiatus for about 6...
Terra Tarango
Apr 30, 20231 min read


Daisy Days
I tied to help spring out by putting these yellow gerbera daisies out on display. But I had to throw them out today and wasn't quite...
Terra Tarango
Apr 23, 20231 min read


When Seasons Collide
The bulbs I planted last fall are breaking ground and peeking out from the snow, so they inspired me to capture the collision of winter...
Terra Tarango
Apr 2, 20231 min read


Snowy Path
The winter days where I live are mostly overcast, but today, the sun is shining like it knows it's on display. And I love the way...
Terra Tarango
Feb 19, 20231 min read


Thoughts of Spring
Normally I like to paint the season I'm in, but although it's the middle of winter, I can't seem to take my mind off spring today. So I...
Terra Tarango
Jan 14, 20231 min read


Fall Daydreaming
I'm enjoying the first hints of Fall. It's still warm, yet there's a crispness. It's still green, yet there's a hint of color. It's...
Terra Tarango
Sep 18, 20221 min read


Shroom Buddies
Changes in season always feel a little magical to me, so as we edge the line between summer and fall, I brought to the canvas some fairy...
Terra Tarango
Sep 11, 20221 min read


Inca Trail
I tried to capture a small piece of the magic from a recent trip to Peru. Glaciers up above, the Urubamba River down below, and ancient...
Terra Tarango
Aug 7, 20221 min read


Picking Basket
Inspired by a recent talk about cut flower gardens, I wanted to capture freshly cut flowers in a nostalgic picking basket. The mere fact...
Terra Tarango
Jul 4, 20221 min read
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