My Life & Artwork - July 2020

August 3, 2020 Teressa Jackson

This should be brief. I certainly didn’t do much that was exciting during July, between record-breaking temperatures in Phoenix (118 degrees!) and COVID-19 restrictions. Unless, of course, you think grocery shopping is exciting.

My dog Lola enjoyed playing with the giant palo verde beetles that emerged from the ground in early July, and I enjoyed laughing at her antics. I paid homage to them in my painting Big Bug Emergence (SOLD).

The sky teased us off and on, and we finally got the first rain in about four months in late July. It was meager but still enjoyable, and I managed to spot a rainbow.

I continued my artistic exploration with black paper, enjoying the different feel of the pieces that utilize this new surface. I focused a lot on my neighborhood and fun memories for my artwork this month. I created one series playing on the concept of the many Little Free Libraries found around my neighborhood. The three paintings in the series are titled Fowl Language, Pulp Fiction, and Speed Reading, incorporating elements from the desert to correspond with those themes. I enjoyed coming up with all the little details found throughout these pieces, and it appears that they resonated with my fans, too, since two of the three have sold.

I’m now working through a series of desert “critters.” So far, these include the rooster who lives on my street, a Colorado River toad in monsoon, and a javelina helping itself to a meal of my potted plants (javelina not included here as it was completed 8/2). These pieces are back on white paper, but continue with my return to gouache paint (opaque watercolor) from my longtime use of transparent watercolor.

It’s been fun to explore different themes and artistic approaches as I decide what will adorn the walls in my rescheduled exhibition at Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery in Tucson, now set for [stop the presses - this is back to being TBD]!

Of course, I was extremely pleased with my productivity, and that of the ten paintings I made this month, six have sold and found their way to a little “show” of their own in their new homes. THANK YOU so much to everyone who supports my artistic endeavors. These sales were certainly the highlight of an otherwise rather dreary month!

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Big Bug Emergence 5x7”, Gouache on 140 lb. Legion Stonehenge Aqua Coldpress Black Paper SOLD. — *Big Bug Emergence*
5x7”, Gouache on 140 lb. Legion Stonehenge Aqua Coldpress Black Paper
SOLD.

The Mayor of Mulberry 5x7”, Gouache on 300 lb. Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper SOLD. — *The Mayor of Mulberry*
5x7”, Gouache on 300 lb. Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper
SOLD.

Where the Prairie Dogs & the Antelope Play 3x2”, Gouache on 140 lb. Legion Stonehenge Aqua Coldpress Black Paper SOLD. — *Where the Prairie Dogs & the Antelope Play*
3x2”, Gouache on 140 lb. Legion Stonehenge Aqua Coldpress Black Paper
SOLD.

Cotton Candy Sky 3x2”, Gouache on 140 lb. Legion Stonehenge Aqua Coldpress Black Paper For sale as of this blog post - visit my online shop to purchase. — *Cotton Candy Sky*
3x2”, Gouache on 140 lb. Legion Stonehenge Aqua Coldpress Black Paper
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Copper STate Sunset 3x2”, Gouache on 140 lb. Legion Stonehenge Aqua Coldpress Black Paper For sale as of this blog post - visit my online shop to purchase. — *Copper STate Sunset*
3x2”, Gouache on 140 lb. Legion Stonehenge Aqua Coldpress Black Paper
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Fowl Language 8x10”, Gouache on 140 lb. Legion Stonehenge Aqua Coldpress Black Paper SOLD. — *Fowl Language*
8x10”, Gouache on 140 lb. Legion Stonehenge Aqua Coldpress Black Paper
SOLD.

Pulp Fiction 8x10”, Gouache on 140 lb. Legion Stonehenge Aqua Coldpress Black Paper SOLD. — *Pulp Fiction*
8x10”, Gouache on 140 lb. Legion Stonehenge Aqua Coldpress Black Paper
SOLD.

Speed Reading 8x10”, Gouache on 140 lb. Legion Stonehenge Aqua Coldpress Black Paper For sale as of this blog post - visit my online shop to purchase. — *Speed Reading*
8x10”, Gouache on 140 lb. Legion Stonehenge Aqua Coldpress Black Paper
For sale as of this blog post - visit my online shop to purchase.

Monsieur Monsoon 5x7”, Gouache on 300 lb. Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper For sale as of this blog post - visit my online shop to purchase. — *Monsieur Monsoon*
5x7”, Gouache on 300 lb. Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper
For sale as of this blog post - visit my online shop to purchase.

Living in the Weird Wild West 8x10”, Gouache on 140 lb. Legion Stonehenge Aqua Coldpress Black Paper SOLD. — *Living in the Weird Wild West*
8x10”, Gouache on 140 lb. Legion Stonehenge Aqua Coldpress Black Paper
SOLD.

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My Life & Artwork - February, March, & April 2020

May 15, 2020 Teressa Jackson

Catching up with Jay at Fate Brewing Company

Uh oh! I’ve fallen off of the blog wagon again!

This year has indeed rocked and rolled right along, so let’s see if I can catch you up now. :-)

I kicked off February by catching up with my friend Jay, who was visiting from the Louisville area. It was really fun to see him and to give him a personal tour of my artwork hanging at Industrious Fashion Square. February was pretty consumed with house hunting, as our lease was ending in April and we knew if we were going to buy a house that we would need to get started early. The Phoenix housing market was crazy, with properties selling in a matter of a few days or even a few hours. We increased our budget not once but twice due to the soaring cost of living in the Valley. Finally, toward the end of the month, a house that we had loved but for which we were previously outbid became available again, and we were under contract.

The first week of March, I packed a suitcase and headed to the Caribbean island of Antigua. One of my best friends had invited me to tag along on an all-inclusive family vacation and who was I to turn her down? We had a phenomenally fun time soaking up too much sun and enjoying too much all you can eat buffet and inclusive open bar goodness. Antigua is a beautiful place and I will certainly return someday!

Of course, upon my return, it began to become clear that I would not be returning someday SOON, nor would I be traveling anywhere other than the grocery store anytime in the near future. The coronavirus had hit the United States and over the next few weeks more and more closures happened.

One of those closures turned out to be Agua Caliente Park’s Ranch House Gallery, which of course was the site of my solo art exhibition for which I had been diligently working, prepping, planning, spending, and stressing for over a year. Just a few days before I was to hang my work, it was called off. Of course, I completely understood the decision, and I also know that with the stay at home orders going into effect, little to no people would have seen my work had I been able to move forward with the show.

I ran a sale on my artwork to try to recoup some of my losses and sold quite a few pieces. It was extremely gratifying and humbling to still receive the support of so many at a difficult time for essentially the whole world. I also made a few videos showcasing my work and my artistic process (and featuring the adorableness that is my dog Lola), which can be seen on my YouTube page.

I became somewhat worried our house purchase or move would be impacted by the state of the world, the country, and the economy, but thankfully, they were not. We officially moved to our new home on April 7, and I admittedly fell off of not just the blog wagon, but also the video wagon. I have, however, made some art, remodeled a bathroom, planted a couple of trees, decorated, settled in, and generally just enjoyed having a larger space of my own during an otherwise difficult time.

I’ve also probably driven my Facebook friends a little crazy. I have made it my mission to point out the beauty of the world to them each day for the past two months. I know things seem dire right now, but the fact of the matter is that feeling terrible about it 24 hours a day/7 days a week doesn’t really help. So I hope that my posts have brought a little bit of cheer to those who need it. It’s been a fun exercise for me to document what catches my eye and my heart on the daily.

A gorgeous scene I captured on a hike at South Mountain

I’ve done a little hiking, but not as much as I would have liked. I got distracted with house madness, but also, it’s been rather busy in the outdoor spaces around here. And then it started to get hot. So… aside from trips to South Mountain, Boyce Thompson Arboretum, and Phoenix Mountain Preserve, Lola and I have walked our new neighborhood in the mornings. It’s really quite scenic around here and I enjoy it a lot more than our previous location in Tempe. The area of our home is somewhat historic, with houses built in the mid-1940’s. I’ve especially enjoyed exploring the Phoenix Homesteads Neighborhood that is located just west of us, which has an interesting history, lots of trees and greenery, and some beautiful abodes.

Of course I have created some art during this time, including a couple of fun dog portrait commissions as a surprise birthday gift for my friend Stephanie (I was hired by her thoughtful husband). I’ve also made some art that is a bit of a departure from my more recent work, including an oil painting which was probably my first time using that medium since 1994, and a watercolor I titled Quarantine Queen, which was my first self-portrait in a long while. Most of the art that I created these past three months was larger in size than I have typically produced over the past few years.

I’m not sure what the future holds for much of anything right now. I hope that at some point I will still get to still have my solo exhibition. I watch with interest as many art galleries are moving to virtual exhibition formats. I feel the wanderlust stir in my belly as I long for a new adventure or two. Arizona is opening back up in a lot of ways, but the world is different, and we are all having to learn how to navigate it. In the meantime, I’m thankful for the gift of being a creative who can stay busy and entertained at home, and for those who take interest in and appreciate what I create. Things would undoubtedly be more difficult for me without both of those gifts.

Stay safe, healthy, and as sane as you can, my friends! Sending you much love! And now, here’s the art I have made these few months. :-)

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Spring Ombre (February 2020) 14x10”, Watercolor on 300 lb. Arches Paper For sale as of this blog posting - visit my online shop to purchase. — *Spring Ombre* (February 2020)
14x10”, Watercolor on 300 lb. Arches Paper
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The Waves of Waladli (March 2020) 12x9”, Watercolor on Crescent Watercolor Board SOLD. — *The Waves of Waladli* (March 2020)
12x9”, Watercolor on Crescent Watercolor Board
SOLD.

Sable (March 2020) 14x11”, Watercolor on Aquabord SOLD (Commission) — *Sable* (March 2020)
14x11”, Watercolor on Aquabord
SOLD (Commission)

Original image (compilation of multiple photos)

Max (March 2020) 14x11”, Watercolor on Paper SOLD (Commission) — *Max* (March 2020)
14x11”, Watercolor on Paper
SOLD (Commission)

32nd Street Kahuna (April 2020) 10x8”, Oil on Canvas SOLD. — *32nd Street Kahuna* (April 2020)
10x8”, Oil on Canvas
SOLD.

Quarantine Queen (April 2020) 16x12”, Watercolor on Aquabord For sale - visit my online shop to purchase. Also available as prints, cards, and merchandise on my Redbubble site. — *Quarantine Queen* (April 2020)
16x12”, Watercolor on Aquabord
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Also available as prints, cards, and merchandise on my Redbubble site.

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Happy 2020: A look back at a busy year and a full month!

February 5, 2020 Teressa Jackson

My work on display at Industrious Fashion Square

Mom and me at the top of Oak Creek Canyon in Sedona

It’s hard to believe that it’s the year 2020. As kid, I probably thought I would be a gray-haired grandma by this faraway year. The pigment does seem to be slowly disappearing from my locks, but I don’t think I will ever fulfill the other prophecy, and that’s ok (no offense to gray-haired grandmas everywhere - you’re awesome!).

First, I’ll start off with a look back at 2019. During the year:

I created 93 paintings
I sold 27 paintings
I showed my artwork in 8 exhibitions; 6 were located in Tucson, 1 in Tempe, and 1 in Phoenix
I was selected for a solo exhibition at Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery in Tucson which will be held 3/21/2020-4/22/2020
I moved to Tempe, Arizona
I took trips to New Mexico, Oregon, and both Puerto Peñasco and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

My work and me at the opening of Salon Forty Eight — My work and me at the opening of *Salon Forty Eight*

It was a fantastic year and I look forward to more of the same in 2020. I’m already off to a good start. Aaron and I rang in January with a trip from my mother, who now lives in Oregon. Mom and I had a lovely time seeing sights around the Phoenix area and took a short trip to Sedona, where it was chilly but beautiful.

It was time to take down my art from Industrious Tempe, but I got another Industrious opportunity from their Scottsdale Fashion Square location. So, January involved taking down one show and planning and installing another. The folks at Industrious are so nice and their spaces are gorgeous. I’m grateful for continued opportunities with them!

I also was able to participate in an art exhibition at Park Central in Phoenix put on by Artlink, an Arizona arts organization of which I am a member. The show was called “Salon Forty Eight” and is being shown concurrently with Artlink’s 20th Annual Juried Exhibition. The opening reception was a fun evening and had a phenomenal turnout!

Later in the month, we gave in to the doggie-shaped hole in our hearts and adopted 1-year-old Lola from Maricopa Animal Care and Control. Lola is a spunky and sweet Jack Russell Terrier mix, and even if I wish she had an “off” button a few times a day, she’s cute and cuddly enough to make you forgive anything slightly maddening she’s doing.

Between mom’s visit and Lola’s arrival, I have to admit that it was not a very productive start to the year, art wise. However, I am very pleased with the paintings I did produce, changing things up a bit in terms of my style and subject matter because hey, it’s a new year!

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“Principe de la Primavera” 14x10”, Watercolor on 300 lb. Arches Paper For sale as of this blog posting - visit my online shop to purchase. — “Principe de la Primavera”
14x10”, Watercolor on 300 lb. Arches Paper
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“Siren” 10x14”, Watercolor on 300 lb. Arches Paper For sale as of this blog posting - visit my online shop to purchase. — “Siren”
10x14”, Watercolor on 300 lb. Arches Paper
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“Astro Mutt” 5x5”, Watercolor on Paper For sale as of this blog posting - visit my online shop to purchase. — “Astro Mutt”
5x5”, Watercolor on Paper
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Watercolor Oasis • Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery Exhibition • 3/21/2020-4/22/2020

September 17, 2019 Teressa Jackson

To avoid groups congregating in enclosed spaces, it has been determined that the Ranch House at Agua Caliente Park, where my solo art exhibition was to be held from March 21, 2020, to April 22, 2020, will be closed. As with many of the closings currently taking place, the duration of this closure is as yet unknown.

I ask that if you have had an eye on any of my pieces, whether they were to be in my exhibition or not, please consider making a purchase. You have no idea how much it would mean to me. To sweeten the deal, I’m offering 20% off everything in my shop through March 31, 2020, with code “LOVE” – everything also already ships at no charge and most come framed and ready to hang.

I want to express my sincere thanks to Pima County Parks and Recreation for selecting me for this exciting opportunity. I appreciate their support as well as the gravity of this decision. They do wonderful work!

Stay safe, healthy, and happy, my friends. I’m sending you much love!

xoxoxoxo

Teressa

With a goal to inspire others to explore the raw beauty of nature, artist Teressa Jackson captures the charm and color of the desert experience through stylized realism.

Watercolor Oasis

I was honored to be selected to show my artwork in a solo exhibition at Agua Caliente Park’s Ranch House Gallery in Tucson, Arizona, from March 21 to April 22, 2020. The title of this exhibition is Watercolor Oasis. The exhibit will span 88 linear feet of gallery space and includes 48 of my original works. I was one of ten artists to be selected to show at this venue in 2020.

This page features the artwork included in that exhibition. Of course, these paintings are best admired in person in the gallery space, so please plan to visit my show, too, if you are able!

Watercolor Oasis
Exhibition Catalogue

IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE! These paintings comprise my solo exhibition at Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery in Tucson, Arizona. The exhibition runs from March 21 to April 22, 2020. If you purchase any of these works, please note that they will NOT ship to you until after the close of the show on April 22. Feel free to contact me with questions: 502-593-2596 or me@TeressaLJackson.com.

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Arizona Gold

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The Middle Way

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Siren

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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, New Mexico: 11/16/16, 12:37:57

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Sunday Afternoon in the Park

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Dream Home de Chelly

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Painted Desert²

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Old Pueblo Oasis

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Enchanted Timber

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Furtive

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"T" View

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Blue Sky Reveries

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Artist’s Statement

Safety and magic rarely intersect. I am often cautioned against hiking alone, but I never lack company when in the presence of saguaros, hoodoos, mountains, trees, and bees. The moments I spend by myself in nature are as important as the paint I use to coat my brushes, filling me with beauty, inspiration, wonder, and peace. Back in the studio, photographs never quite capture the enchantment or grandeur of my experience. My personal challenge as an artist is to create scenes that convey my perception of the world and transport the viewer to that magnificent moment made permanent.

About the Artist

Teressa Lynn Jackson was born in Enid, Oklahoma, and grew up in the Louisville, Kentucky, suburb of New Albany, Indiana. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art from Bellarmine University in 1998. Following graduation, Ms. Jackson spent a summer studying Byzantine mosaics and frescoes in Italy with the State University of New York.

Ms. Jackson enjoyed a fulfilling 15-year career in the Louisville-area not-for-profit sector prior to returning to her creative roots. In fall 2016, Teressa sold her home and most of her possessions and spent a year traveling, connecting with beautiful places and experiences and using those adventures to inform and relaunch her lifelong need to create. In late 2017, Teressa and her husband made their new home in the Sonoran Desert. Ms. Jackson’s work has been shown in a number of juried and non-juried art exhibitions over the past twenty-five years, and she has been the recipient of several awards for her artwork.

A full artist curriculum vitae can be viewed on my “About the Artist” page.

My Life & Artwork - August 2019

September 16, 2019 Teressa Jackson

After returning from my trip to Oregon that I reported on last month, I don’t seem to have done very much of anything exciting in August. I stayed busy with a lot of contract fundraising work, hid from the Arizona heat, and painted. The last day of August, we headed for Puerto Peñasco (a.k.a. Rocky Point), Mexico, for Labor Day weekend. I’ll report out on that trip in my September blog, and spend some extra time with my paintbrushes instead of doing it now.

I undertook an experiment to cure my own olives this month. On my morning walks, I had started noticing the olive trees producing fruit at a vacant office building. I figured they wouldn't mind if I made use of a few. The process involved soaking the olives in a lye water mixture for twelve hours, then soaking them in a water bath for the next five days (changing the water two to four times a day), brining them in salt water for a week, and then putting them in a final brine with spices. They turned out well and I’m enjoying snacking on the fruits of my labor when I’m craving something salty (which is often!).

I didn’t produce a large quantity of artwork in August (five in total), but I did create some paintings that were large in size and rather time consuming. I’m slowly building up inventory for my show in March-April 2019 at Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery in Tucson, trying to hold back the larger pieces if I can. Most smaller pieces I am continuing to put in my online shop, as I do need to make a few dollars now, too. :-)

One special piece I created was a collaboration with friend and fellow artist, Ursula Schneider, for the upcoming show at Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery & Workshop. The final piece was titled “Nourishing Community” and featured my watercolor work paired with Ursula’s ink and poetry. I was really pleased with how it turned out, and it was a fun and interesting new approach!

Ursula’s poetry reads:

Nourishing Community
Tall, strong, piercing defenses
Offer shelter for the vulnerable
Ubiquitous needles thread disparate dogmas
The robust can patiently endure the minimal wounds
Inflicted by the fragile
In the hope of humanity’s solidarity

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“Date Night” 20x16” on Fabriano 300 lb. paper This piece is on hold for exhibition and sale at my solo show at Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery in Tucson, AZ, from 3/21/2020 - 4/22/2020. — “Date Night”
20x16” on Fabriano 300 lb. paper
This piece is on hold for exhibition and sale at my solo show at Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery in Tucson, AZ, from 3/21/2020 - 4/22/2020.

“Nourishing Community” by Ursula Schneider & Teressa Jackson 10x14” watercolor on 140 lb. Arches watercolor paper Available for purchase at Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery & Workshop until 10/21/19. — “Nourishing Community”
by Ursula Schneider & Teressa Jackson
10x14” watercolor on 140 lb. Arches watercolor paper
Available for purchase at Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery & Workshop until 10/21/19.

Work in process - this is what the piece looked like after I completed my portion and prior to Ursula’s additions

“Spirit Master” 20x20” on Arches 300 lb. paper This piece is on hold for exhibition and sale at my solo show at Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery in Tucson, AZ, from 3/21/2020 - 4/22/2020. — “Spirit Master”
20x20” on Arches 300 lb. paper
This piece is on hold for exhibition and sale at my solo show at Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery in Tucson, AZ, from 3/21/2020 - 4/22/2020.

“Pollinator Paradise” 6x4” watercolor on 300 lb. watercolor paper For sale as of this blog posting - visit my online shop to purchase. — “Pollinator Paradise”
6x4” watercolor on 300 lb. watercolor paper
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“Monstrosus” 5x7” watercolor on Arches 300 lb. watercolor paper For sale as of this blog posting - visit my online shop to purchase. — “Monstrosus”
5x7” watercolor on Arches 300 lb. watercolor paper
For sale as of this blog posting - visit my online shop to purchase.

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My Life & Artwork - May 2019

June 25, 2019 Teressa Jackson

The gallery space where my exhibition will take place

May was pretty wonderful in Arizona this year. We had many days where the temperatures were 20 or 30 degrees below average, and I made sure to try to take as much advantage as possible to enjoy the outdoors before the triple-digit roast commenced.

I started out the month with a trip to Agua Caliente Park in Tucson, the location of my solo exhibition taking place in 2020. My friend Ursula and I explored the trails in the park and I took measurements and photos of the exhibition space. It’s a beautiful little oasis in the desert, featuring lush areas resulting from the natural springs and Arizona’s beautiful native fan palm trees. The saguaros were just starting to bloom, too.

Kalisha and me representing Kentucky in Arizona (no sloppy track here)

My friend Kalisha and her partner Andrew had a Derby Party on May 4, so I fashioned myself a fascinator with paper, Scotch tape, and watercolor paint, made some snacks, and Aaron and I spent a lovely afternoon at their apartment in downtown Tempe. I made a small longshot bet on the winner, and came away $300 richer. I think I’m luckier when I’m not in Kentucky!

Later in the month, I spent more time in the outdoors exploring the areas surrounding Phoenix. I visited the Superstition Mountains, Usery Mountain Regional Park, and Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Usery Mountain, located about 20 miles west of me, reminded me of the Tucson Mountains. It features lots of saguaros and sweeping, expansive views (and if you know me, you know I loooove the Tucson Mountains). From the cave near the top of the mountain, you could see the Phoenix metro urban areas to the west, and I even spotted the small butte (Bell Butte or “T” Mountain) located next to our apartment.

The scenery from the Wind Cave Trail at Usery Mountain Regional Park

Boyce Thompson Arboretum is the largest and oldest botanical garden in the state of Arizona, and was absolutely gorgeous. It is located about 45 minutes east of where I live in the midst of gorgeous mountain scenery. It was so peaceful (despite the fact that I was quite literally attacked by hummingbirds repeatedly), and I feel sure this place will become a favorite.

Last but not least, I did a lot of painting! I completed five pieces, and three of these were quite large compared to my usual work in recent years. After all, I have 88 linear feet of gallery space to fill! I only used paper with one painting this month, continuing my exploration of Aquabord (a surface made of clay). There are many things I like about Aquabord, but also a few things that I don’t. I am starting to learn the types of scenes that work best on this surface and be able to select appropriately.

All the paintings I made this month are featured below with the original photo that inspired them. Many of my larger pieces are being held back for exhibition at my show, but there are still a few paintings in my online shop if you want to shop now ›

“Sunday Afternoon in the Park” 20x16” on Aquabord This piece is on hold for exhibition and sale at my solo show at Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery in Tucson, AZ, from 3/21/2020 - 4/22/2020. — “Sunday Afternoon in the Park”
20x16” on Aquabord
This piece is on hold for exhibition and sale at my solo show at Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery in Tucson, AZ, from 3/21/2020 - 4/22/2020.

“Verdant Verdin” 5x7” on Aquabord For sale as of this blog posting - visit my online shop to purchase. — “Verdant Verdin”
5x7” on Aquabord
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“Old Pueblo Oasis” 12x16” on Arches 140 lb. watercolor paper This piece is on hold for exhibition and sale at my solo show at Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery in Tucson, AZ, from 3/21/2020 - 4/22/2020. — “Old Pueblo Oasis”
12x16” on Arches 140 lb. watercolor paper
This piece is on hold for exhibition and sale at my solo show at Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery in Tucson, AZ, from 3/21/2020 - 4/22/2020.

“Palo Fuego” 5x7” on Aquabord SOLD — “Palo Fuego”
5x7” on Aquabord
SOLD

“Southern Sentinel” 16x12” on Aquabord This piece is on hold for exhibition and sale at my solo show at Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery in Tucson, AZ, from 3/21/2020 - 4/22/2020. — “Southern Sentinel”
16x12” on Aquabord
This piece is on hold for exhibition and sale at my solo show at Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery in Tucson, AZ, from 3/21/2020 - 4/22/2020.

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My Life & Artwork - April 2019

May 3, 2019 Teressa Jackson

The first day of April was moving day! Thank goodness movers did the heavy lifting, and my back was spared the agony. It’s amazing how long it can take to move, even when you don’t feel like you have much “stuff.”

We hadn’t seen our actual apartment in Tempe, and I was a little anxious about it. Our place in Tucson had been such a nice spot to call home. I was pleasantly surprised to arrive to an entirely renovated, brand-new unit. I couldn’t ask for anything nicer. The view isn’t quite what it was in Tucson, but it’s not bad, either. We have a nice view of Bell Butte (which they kindly adorned with a “T” for “Teressa” …. er…. maybe for “Tempe,” which makes for a good sunset backdrop since it’s directly west of us.

Mid-April, I got some fantastic news! I was selected to exhibit my artwork in a solo show at Agua Caliente Park’s Ranch House Gallery in Tucson from March 21 to April 22, 2020. It’s good that I have nearly a year’s notice, since I have 88 LINEAR FEET of gallery space to fill. I had applied for this opportunity last year without success. This year, I was one of just ten artists to be selected to show during the course of the year. It will be my first solo exhibition in over twenty years! I’m very excited, and have already started creating paintings with this space in mind.

Some lovelies from Desert Botanical Garden

It’s cactus flower season, and the desert is popping with the most gorgeous, lush blooms. I’m not sure why cactus flowers seem magical, but they totally are. With that in mind, my friend Ursula and I spent a day at the Desert Botanical Garden, one of my favorite slices of desert paradise. I’m lucky to live just about 15 minutes from it now that I’m in Tempe, and a great place to soak up some artistic inspiration.

I tried out a new painting surface this month. I hadn’t ever used Aquabord before, but it caught my eye at Jerry’s Artarama and I bought a few pieces of it. It’s basically a clay-coated surface for watercolor painting. After sealing the painting, it can be framed without glass. It has definitely been an adjustment to paint on this surface, as it handles the paint in a very different way from paper. I certainly still like paper, but Aquabord will definitely be an ongoing addition to my painting arsenal. I have now created several pieces on the surface (see below!) and I’m in love with the vibrant colors I am able to produce. I think these will be really nice additions to my body of work for the show at Agua Caliente, too.

And just like that, April whooshed out the door and May arrived. I have a feeling that March 21, 2020, will be here faster than I would prefer. Hi ho, hi ho! Have a great May, friends!

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“Pusch Ridge Rainbow” SOLD (Commission) 7x5” on watercolor paper — “Pusch Ridge Rainbow”
SOLD (Commission)
7x5” on watercolor paper

“I Don’t Bite” SOLD 5x7” on watercolor paper — “I Don’t Bite”
SOLD
5x7” on watercolor paper

“Winter Watcher” For sale as of this blog posting 3.5x5” on watercolor paper — “Winter Watcher”
For sale as of this blog posting
3.5x5” on watercolor paper

“Perched Plumage” For sale as of this blog posting 3.5x5” on watercolor paper — “Perched Plumage”
For sale as of this blog posting
3.5x5” on watercolor paper

“Ice Cream Dream” For sale as of this blog posting 5x7” on Aquabord — “Ice Cream Dream”
For sale as of this blog posting
5x7” on Aquabord

“The Ringleader” SOLD 7x5” on Aquabord — “The Ringleader”
SOLD
7x5” on Aquabord

“The Incubator” For sale as of this blog posting 5x7” on Aquabord — “The Incubator”
For sale as of this blog posting
5x7” on Aquabord

“Prelude to the Pursuit” This piece is on hold for exhibition and sale at my solo show at Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery 11x14” on Aquabord — “Prelude to the Pursuit”
This piece is on hold for exhibition and sale at my solo show at Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery
11x14” on Aquabord

I have not yet titled this piece. I’m also not completely sure it’s finished! This painting is on hold for exhibition and sale at my solo show at Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery 12x12” on Aquabord — I have not yet titled this piece. I’m also not completely sure it’s finished!
This painting is on hold for exhibition and sale at my solo show at Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery
12x12” on Aquabord

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