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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...
Terra Simieritsch
Apr 7, 20203 min read
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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...
Terra Simieritsch
Mar 24, 20202 min read
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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...
Terra Simieritsch
Feb 4, 20202 min read
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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...
Terra Simieritsch
Jan 4, 20203 min read
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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...
Terra Simieritsch
Dec 1, 20192 min read
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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...
Terra Simieritsch
Nov 13, 20193 min read
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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...
Terra Simieritsch
Oct 7, 20192 min read
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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...
Terra Simieritsch
Sep 9, 20193 min read
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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...
Terra Simieritsch
Sep 2, 20193 min read
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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...
Terra Simieritsch
Aug 14, 20193 min read
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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...
Terra Simieritsch
Jul 28, 20193 min read
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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...
Terra Simieritsch
Jul 14, 20192 min read
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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...
Terra Simieritsch
Jul 3, 20193 min read
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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...
Terra Simieritsch
Jun 24, 20192 min read
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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...
Terra Simieritsch
Jun 21, 20192 min read
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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.
Terra Simieritsch
Jun 5, 20192 min read
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How Commissions Push My Limits
Some artists enjoy commissions. Other despise or just plain refuse to do them. I enjoy them, with one caveat.
Terra Simieritsch
Jun 3, 20193 min read
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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.
Terra Simieritsch
Jun 1, 20193 min read
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