It all always works out. Teresa asked me about 4 or 5 years ago if I would be a model for a painting and here we go! And dare I say: we both needed this time together.
Teresa Jade Jarzynski is a visual artist who works in oils and watercolors and captures the beauty of daily life. Based in Bethesda, MD, she works and creates about a 10-minute drive from my home studio. A conversation several years ago led to recent quick text messages and over the course of three sessions, Teresa started to create a stunning 30x24" oil painting. I am humbled to be the subject of it and am excited to share the work in progress with you.
So, why does it all work out? They say timing is everything and in our case, Teresa and I came to spending quality (and oh so lovely) time in her studio. When I first sat down, Teresa was all bubbly with energy and joy. She casually mentioned that her word of the year (a choice she makes as a ritual to reaffirm her life experience) is 'auspicious'. Well, mine is 'home'. Don't these work just perfect together?
Parallels in our life journey facilitated a delightful experience for both of us. We started with a sketch: Teresa brainstormed composition, the goal of her own creative experience, and how to proceed next.
Teresa Jade Jarzynski is a visual artist who works in oils and watercolors and captures the beauty of daily life. Based in Bethesda, MD, she works and creates about a 10-minute drive from my home studio. A conversation several years ago led to recent quick text messages and over the course of three sessions, Teresa started to create a stunning 30x24" oil painting. I am humbled to be the subject of it and am excited to share the work in progress with you.
So, why does it all work out? They say timing is everything and in our case, Teresa and I came to spending quality (and oh so lovely) time in her studio. When I first sat down, Teresa was all bubbly with energy and joy. She casually mentioned that her word of the year (a choice she makes as a ritual to reaffirm her life experience) is 'auspicious'. Well, mine is 'home'. Don't these work just perfect together?
Parallels in our life journey facilitated a delightful experience for both of us. We started with a sketch: Teresa brainstormed composition, the goal of her own creative experience, and how to proceed next.
Why did we both need this time together? To tell the truth, I just needed to sit. For long stretches of time. To be. To feel home (in her studio) and in my own mind and body. I do a bit of rushing and organizing and sitting down was essential to pondering the next steps in my life and creative practice. Teresa, on the other hand (as it seems to me), needed a fresh new experience: exploration, stepping outside of her comfort, looser brush strokes to capture this opening up. And painting big and no holding back!
We mixed lively conversations with long periods of quiet time. Dynamic brush strokes on the canvas and music comingled in the background of the cozy studio.
We mixed lively conversations with long periods of quiet time. Dynamic brush strokes on the canvas and music comingled in the background of the cozy studio.
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We are both thinking about how we want to live and create. We also connected over our experience of the DMV art world and as women artists. I rested in my chair while Teresa whispered to herself about the piece of art taking shape in front of her. It was an honor to witness the process: her coming creatively alive in her studio.
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We chatted about books, films, friendships, living where we live, family histories. I find that time in an art studio is just good for the soul. Scroll below for photos of Teresa in action.
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The notions of 'auspicious' and 'home' are coming together in this vivid painting. The collaboration of two female artists may have taken place during chilly weather outside but has brought much warmth on the inside. I say, how fortunate!
But stick around: this is indeed a work in progress and Teresa and I will be sharing the final artwork at a later date!
But stick around: this is indeed a work in progress and Teresa and I will be sharing the final artwork at a later date!
To learn more about Teresa's art, check out the resources below. Teresa lives in Bethesda, MD, and may be reached via email at [email protected]. In addition to original artworks, prints and commissions are available. Thanks for your support of DMV-based female artists!
Website: https://www.teresajade.com/
Instagram: @teresasstudio
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Website: https://www.teresajade.com/
Instagram: @teresasstudio
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