When I saw an online class (from Painting with Yvette) featuring whimsical portraits with these fabulous tropical vibes, I jumped on it...

This series of five paintings features a different pair of shoes to represent different stages of life. 1. First Steps ChildhoodSoft beginnings, curiosity, and wonder spark the first journey forward. 2. Open Roads AdolescenceThe world widens with possibility, dreams, and daring exploration. 3. Racing Time Young AdulthoodEnergy and ambition fuel the vibrant sprint of building, striving, becoming. 4. Bloomed Roots Late AdulthoodA flourishing self stands strong, rooted in wisdom

After a bit of a dry spell in the inspiration department, I decided to return to the studio and paint the very feeling of having your...

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...

This sketch painting is a nostalgic nod to the stately live oak trees I grew up with in Central Texas.

This mixed media set of twinchies (2-inch squares) was such a delight to create. Inspired by blueberry season, I chose a soft summer...

Inspiration can come from the strangest places. This piece was inspired by my friend going on an egg diet for the week, and I just...

Growing up, I had a window seat the length of my room, and every square inch was filled with stuffed animals. As an only child, they were...

In a week that gave me life's fair share of crap, I found solace in my canvas, choosing the humble roll of toilet paper as my muse. I...

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

I managed to sneak in one last beach day before the chilly weather took over! To make that special day last a little longer, I decided to...

This one is inspired by my best friend. She's a coffee drinker who periodically thinks she wants to become a tea drinker because, "Tea...

Who doesn't have fond memories of childhood encounters with lightening bugs? They're simply magical. With this painting, I wanted to...

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...

I'm a tea drinker. I drink it many mornings to kick off the day and most every evening when the day is done. Having seen that both my...

It was a weighty day in the studio as I coaxed this piece from the canvas as a remembrance for my father, who passed away this week. I...

This one is for my cousins Brett and Eric, both of whom passed away, far too soon, within a month of one another. I hope this helps their...

I love painting sun on snow. There's something about contrasting the warm yellows with the cool blues that's very satisfying. Add to it a...

After a little hiatus from the studio, I thoroughly enjoyed bringing this scene to life. I started off thinking this cabin would be...

When it finally feels like summer, I feel this lift in my spirit, like the feeling I got as a child when someone would take me by the...