Teresa Stieben Art

Sunday, April 24, 2016

Spring Blessings

Native crocus painted with watercolor and gouache, inspired by the blooms at Nisku Prairie.

Monday, April 11, 2016

Zany fun loving portraits

"Squirrel" NFS

12x12 Acrylic on canvas

My daughter incognito

"Grandparents Blessings" NFS

12x12 Acrylic on canvas

Our Grandson, whom is a blessing to us.

Though in the past I've painted portraits in Watercolor or Chalk Pastel, I'm presently challenging myself with painting portraits in acrylic. It becomes challenging to create with fast drying medium and I don't use retarders preferring to keep my work area as non-toxic as possible.

I have to admit I am having great fun with this.

Sunday, April 10, 2016

Dancing For Joy updated

Dancing for joy (no longer available)

Sometimes a painting needs to settle for awhile. The previous version of this was hanging where I saw it every morning after it came back from an exhibition. It felt unfinished to me so back on the easel it went for a work-over. The painting now has depth and is I believe a stronger piece.

Thursday, April 7, 2016

HerWork juried exhibition, Stoney Plain Alberta

First juried exhibition of 2016

Showcase of the recent pollination project started six months ago. Ten crochet "Earth Spirit Vessels" pieces selected for one month exhibition in March.

Pencil Portrait

pencil portrait

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Free and loose water color

Working on ideas for native wildflowers. Painted large on sheets of linen paper.

Bunchberry

Blue Darner

Bumble bee with Shooting Stars

Friday, March 4, 2016

Submissions

New Growth; Moose, Acrylic on Canvas 8x8 inches.

Monday, June 15, 2015

Green City Window 2015

I participated in the Green Window project once again creating window displays for two establishments on 104th St this year. As it was in conjunction with Pride week the displays flowed with color.

Colorful handmade mobiles of hand-painted plastic mesh completed with yarn tassels.

boxes made from fence board cast offs and a discarded table colorfully re-painted

Recycled skirt from the juried Skirts Afire event was requested to be on display by the manager of C'est Sera, so it gains another public viewing. When the window display comes down the skirt will be returned to The Edmonton Reuse Store boardroom for others to enjoy.

Hand collage and painted column with bouquets of florals created with vegetable netting, paper, wire and baskets at Original Apparel.

Hand-painted mesh screen to hang behind the mannequins.

Monday, March 30, 2015

Flora and Fauna

In southern Alberta the sticky Gumweed blossoms were thickly in bloom. When I went to photograph them I noticed a wee bunny sitting so still so as not to be seen.

"Hiding in the Gumweed" SOLD

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 5X5 inches

"Listening to the wind that swept over the mountain"

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 5X5 inches

"Cheeky Gray forest spirit"

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 5X5 inches
http://www.wildbirdgeneralstore.com

Time spent camping in Waterton National Park each year has given much inspiration for painting bears and wildflowers that are abundant in spring. It makes braving the cold, rainy fog and showers worthwhile especially when the sun pops out and mountain views are stunning.

"Little Black" SOLD

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 5X5 inches

At days end when exciting the parking lot at Red Rock Canyon this wonderful view met my eyes; two Elders (an old tree and the mountain) silently watch over the spring blossoms.

"The Two Elders"

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 12x12 inches
Available at The Art Gallery of St Albert
http://artgalleryofstalbert.ca/shop/rental-sales/inventory/teresa-stieben-2/

Sold

We enjoyed watching momma bear and her cub from the previous year as they ambled amongst the wildflowers digging grubs, roots and bulbs. The cub was wearing a lighter colored saddle blanket which was wonderfully distinct.

"Saddle-blanket and Mom"

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 10x14 inches
Available at The Wildbird General Store, Edmonton
http://www.wildbirdgeneralstore.com
Sold

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

New Growth and new paintings

I love the rich colors abundant in the wilds. As an artist many hours are spent in the field researching, watching, photographing birds and critters that are found there. Immersing oneself in Nature is good for the spirit, and the bonus is watching animals watch us as this quirky young male moose did.

"On Still Waters Sweet Memories Glide"

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 5x5 inches
http://www.wildbirdgeneralstore.com
Sold

"Tohee"

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 5x5 inches

"Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird"

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 5x5 inches
available at
http://www.wildbirdgeneralstore.com

"Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird"

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 5x5 inches
available at
http://www.wildbirdgeneralstore.com

Waterton Lakes National Park was brilliant with blossoms last spring giving us the opportunity to view many different black bears grubbing in wildflower meadows. Cameron Falls are right in the townsite, this view of the falls is a summer view. I've painted a spring view though having trouble photographing it and getting acceptable coloration. Acrylic painting look different dependant on the lighting when taken, as well the camera tends to pick up more underpainting color than the eye actually sees so its usually a two day job just photographing half a dozen paintings.

"Cameron Falls"

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 16 x 20 inches
Available at the Art Gallery of St Albert
http://artgalleryofstalbert.ca/shop/rental-sales/inventory/teresa-stieben-2/

"Rocky Mountain Black Bear"

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 10 x 14 inches

"Masked Cinnamon Bear in Wildflower Meadow"

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 16 x16 inches

"Watching The Hikers"

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 16x24
Available at The Art Gallery of St Albert
http://artgalleryofstalbert.ca/shop/rental-sales/inventory/teresa-stieben-2/

"In The Wake of Loons"

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 12x24 inches
available at

Friday, July 4, 2014

Semi-blind Contour

Buffalo Beans

Semi-blind contour drawing with watercolor wash, painted on location.

Emerson Bridge Alberta

Friday, April 18, 2014

Green Window City Install complete

Wow am I ever tired, its been a few fast paced weeks of creativity. Thinking, designing, planning, re-thinking, re-building or I should say sewing. A few failed ideas but in the end came up with a great display that the Colour Blind Store staff loves.

Balloon nest on post is my statement against balloons and balloon releases due the deaths they cause to wildlife, birds and even whales.

Ironically on the tree outside the window is string and balloons caught up, so of course I made sure to photograph it with the upcycled mobile made from plastic mesh used in industry for large screen printing. The mesh kindly donated by Kim from the Paint Spot art supply store. Thank you.

Taken from across the street today by my main man installation team of one; my loving husband.

Hubby took this photo last night after installing the project.

A tired yet happy artist photo by art roadie installation specialist my husband. Thank you dear one, you do what I cannot and for that I am grateful.

I was graciously granted extra space to display the Upcycle butterflies, dragonflies and feathers on a side wall at Colour Blind. Thank you Roslyn.

I've enjoyed this project. It brings attention to our environment and what we can do by reusing waste rather than burying still usable materials in landfills which generate methane gas which burns the feathers right off birds that sit on top of the pipes that are used as release valves.

May your week be wonderful and before you chuck something away ask yourself, can someone use this? Is there a Goodwill or recycle depot in your town. Reuse, recycle, upcycle, enjoy re-creating.

Hugs, and may your easter be blessed.

Monday, February 10, 2014

With Every Breath I Take

"With Every Breath I take"

12x12

block prints and mixed media

Friday, December 13, 2013

For the sake of Abstract

These pieces were worked up for an exhibition on Abstract Art in Calgary showing at The House Coffee Sanctuary by Emmaus Fine Art Group.

"Flights of Fantasy"

16"x12"

Acrylic paint and varied paper on stretched canvas

The goal was to complete an abstract that had no bearing on realism, though now matter how hard I worked layering the piece it looks like a bird in flight to me, I guess bird passion seeps into all I do.

"Dancing Circles Under The Sun" framed 9"x11"

Small painting experimenting with Inktense Pencil on recycled paper.

"Joyously Celebrating"

Mixed MediaTextile framed 10"x10"

sketch framed with mat 10"x10"

The image on the left is a mixed media textile piece worked up from the smaller drawing on the right.
Initially I was satisfied when the drawing was completed but then I got to thinking about how much more depth and texture fabrics would lend to the design, so off I went on a stitching frenzy two days before delivery, nothing like a time crunch to spur one on. Enjoy!