Handling Rejection
As artists we all hear the need to have thick skin, that we will experience many rejections as we attempt to get our work out into the...
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Terra Simieritsch
- Mar 24, 2020
- 2 min
While we all hold our breath and wait for this to pass...
What a crazy time we are currently in. Waiting out a pandemic, held in our houses with so much unknown to account for right now. We are...
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Terra Simieritsch
- Feb 4, 2020
- 2 min
Tiny Circles of Joy
If you follow me on social media, you've likely seen me posting way too many photos of tiny paper garlands that I have been completely...
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Terra Simieritsch
- Jan 4, 2020
- 3 min
Devotions for 2020
Happy New Year friend! I hope your holiday season has left you rejuvenated. I can honestly say that I'm feeling ready to face a new year...
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Terra Simieritsch
- Dec 1, 2019
- 2 min
Sybil Andrews has my heart
"It all grew just as a tree grows - leaf by leaf, branch by branch. And a tree takes a lifetime in its growing." ~Sybil Andrews We were...
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Terra Simieritsch
- Nov 13, 2019
- 3 min
Getting over my post show painting slump
Hello Blog Readers! It has been a while, as work and life got the best of me for a while and blogging fell to the wayside. The month of...
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Terra Simieritsch
- Oct 7, 2019
- 2 min
What you pay for when you buy an original piece of art
Early October. That time of year when we are just trying to get our households through Halloween before we even want to hear a Christmas...
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Terra Simieritsch
- Sep 9, 2019
- 3 min
The Creation of "Magpie Muse"
"in earth's embrace fence stones grown mossy how deep the years run" ~Meghan Jones I had the joy of dropping off the commission piece...
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Terra Simieritsch
- Sep 2, 2019
- 3 min
My First Solo Exhibit: The Beginning
If you follow me on social media, you will know that I just announced my first solo exhibit, coming in the spring of 2021! As an emerging...
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Terra Simieritsch
- Aug 14, 2019
- 3 min
Pretending to be a Plein Air Artist
I had a very plein air weekend. Plein air, for those who aren't familiar is "the act of painting outdoors". I love being outside and I...
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Terra Simieritsch
- Jul 28, 2019
- 3 min
Gathering Inspiration in Jasper National Park
We just got back from a five day family camping trip in Jasper National Park. While the Rocky Mountains are nothing new to us (they are...
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Terra Simieritsch
- Jul 14, 2019
- 2 min
Taking Art Workshops and Knowing When to Quit
I have to admit - I am completely addicted to taking art workshops. The thrill of learning a new skill, acquiring new supplies and...
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Terra Simieritsch
- Jul 3, 2019
- 3 min
Transitioning into Summer as a WFHM
For the past month I've been contemplating an upcoming change that I was scared would stall the progress I've been making on my art...
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Terra Simieritsch
- Jun 24, 2019
- 2 min
Creating Mixed Media Musical Birds: A workshop teaching experience
Saturday I had the pleasure of making the beautiful drive out to the Leighton Art Centre in the Foothills, south of where I live in...
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Terra Simieritsch
- Jun 21, 2019
- 2 min
Why I Rarely Gift my Own Art
Some artists gift their art often, but I must admit I am not one of them. I am definitely open to that changing, but for now, if you've...
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Terra Simieritsch
- Jun 5, 2019
- 2 min
Finding My Art Tribe
When I began painting, I quickly realized I needed friends. Don't get me wrong, I have some great friends. But I found I needed art friends.
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Terra Simieritsch
- Jun 3, 2019
- 3 min
How Commissions Push My Limits
Some artists enjoy commissions. Other despise or just plain refuse to do them. I enjoy them, with one caveat.
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Terra Simieritsch
- Jun 1, 2019
- 3 min
Diving off a Cliff and Building Wings in Mid-Air
Welcome to my little corner of the Internet. I’m so happy you’ve decided to join me on this journey. Here's what it took for me to get here.
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