Terra SimieritschApr 7, 20203 minHandling RejectionAs 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 SimieritschMar 24, 20202 minWhile 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 SimieritschFeb 4, 20202 minTiny Circles of JoyIf 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 SimieritschJan 5, 20203 minDevotions for 2020Happy 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 SimieritschDec 2, 20192 minSybil 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 SimieritschNov 13, 20193 minGetting over my post show painting slumpHello 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 SimieritschOct 8, 20192 minWhat you pay for when you buy an original piece of artEarly 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 SimieritschSep 9, 20193 minThe 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 SimieritschSep 2, 20193 minMy First Solo Exhibit: The BeginningIf 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 SimieritschAug 14, 20193 minPretending to be a Plein Air ArtistI 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 SimieritschJul 29, 20193 minGathering Inspiration in Jasper National ParkWe 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 SimieritschJul 15, 20192 minTaking Art Workshops and Knowing When to QuitI have to admit - I am completely addicted to taking art workshops. The thrill of learning a new skill, acquiring new supplies and...
Terra SimieritschJul 4, 20193 minTransitioning into Summer as a WFHMFor 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 SimieritschJun 24, 20192 minCreating Mixed Media Musical Birds: A workshop teaching experienceSaturday 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 SimieritschJun 21, 20192 minWhy I Rarely Gift my Own ArtSome 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 SimieritschJun 6, 20192 minFinding My Art TribeWhen 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 SimieritschJun 4, 20193 minHow Commissions Push My LimitsSome artists enjoy commissions. Other despise or just plain refuse to do them. I enjoy them, with one caveat.
Terra SimieritschJun 2, 20193 minDiving off a Cliff and Building Wings in Mid-AirWelcome 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.