BIOGRAPHY

Teresa composes whimsical illustrations that manifest from the spirit within. She immerses herself in her art and it becomes a healing experience for her as the artist. As the artistic process is a part of her soul, she is a sole part of her process.

She plays a game with the viewer. Life attempts to direct us to the serious side of ourselves. One needs a sense of humor to guide us into a magical world that will reinvent, recreate and rediscover who we are in a more positive realm. This is her intention.

Teresa Lakier has a BA in Art and has written and illustrated “Poetry & Portrait: An Anthology: Part I and II”, “Poetry & Portrait: An Anthology: Part III and IV”, and illustrated “Beyond the Easy Answer, Second Edition.” Teresa was a collaborator for an anthology edited by Maya Gonzalez and compiled with 29 emerging artist/ authors called, “By the Light of the Rabbit Moon: Heart of it Anthology #2.” She also has illustrated, “Alignment and the Sacred Core,” written by Zena Cohen.

Teresa finds inspiration in the beauty of children.   Her whimsical style and her look at the intricacy of the environment blend together so that children may proceed on their road to learning. Children are always wondering what there is out there in the great big wide world that awaits them.

ARTIST STATEMENT

My work resembles whimsical illustration.

My favorite mediums are gouache, watercolor, and oil because they are the most adaptable. They give an effect that works well with the style of my illustrations. I enjoy the work I do because it represents the inner child and the voice of the heart. My work is for children, as well as, adults. It focuses on events and concepts that both children and adults can listen to, acknowledge or visualize. Other people inspire me through their actions, statements, aspirations, and needs. My goal is to bring those to light and touch others with that inspiration.

The main pattern in my work is the personality, or, the whimsicality. My work has similar colors, textures, media, and patterns. When I do a series, the materials, style, techniques, and themes are similar throughout. Each piece reveals a version of the theme.

I have found my style on my own. My current work is growing and developing from my previous work. It has developed through constant challenge and experience in the process of creating. I am exploring my style and going forward by continually developing and rediscovering ideas, connections, and concepts in my work and the world around me.

Reinvent. Recreate. Rediscover.