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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Taylor Swift Eras (Terra's Version)
Originals, prints, and sticker sheets available here. This 10-piece collection entitled "Taylor Swift Eras (Terra's Version)" is inspired...
Terra Tarango
Jan 15, 20241 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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