Lilies (From My Garden series)
18x24 in.
Artist Profile
Theresa Youngman
Phone: 231-275-1174
Location: Traverse City, MI
Art History and Inspiration
Theresa Youngman began expressing her artistic talent in watercolor, pastels and acrylics. The recognition of her desire to pursue art resulted in colorful expressions of flowers, landscapes and river paintings. She grew up in Northern Michigan where, as a gardener, she had a close relationship with botanicals. Her love of color brings vibrancy to her freestyle form of painting. She loves to spend time in her studio accompanied by her two devoted miniature Australian Sheperds. She is a student of art, and attends many classes, always improving her skill level and seeking new ways of expressing the vibrant color in her work. Her grandfather, Karl Ufer and his cousin, the legendary Walter Ufer of Toas, NM, also influenced her colorful work. Theresa's love of nature is evident in her work, evoking the natural beauty of her surroundings.
Artist Statement
Working as an artist is an endeavor that allows time to stand still. All focus is on the moment, the subject. It is truly joyful. Being able to produce a painting that others appreciate is gratifying. I have heard comments like "every time I see your painting, it makes me happy." That is truly the best compliment I can have. I have also enjoyed donating my art to specific causes. Painting comes from the heart and soul and is unique to each individual.
Galleries
May 2005- Traverse City Art Center All Media Juried Exhibition
Fall 2005: Hagerty Center Show
Jan. 2006: Just Imagine Creative Arts Center Watercolor Exhibition
Jan.- April 2006: Dennos Museum Northwest Michigan Regional Juried Art Exhibition
Spring 2006: Orchid Show at Traverse City Arts Center
Winter 2007: Bella Gallaria People Choice Award- First in Show
March 2008: Center Street Cafe- Watercolor Art Exhibit
June 2009: Traverse City Art Center
Dec. 2009: Exhibit at Traverse City Public Library
May 2010: Downtown Spring Art Walk - featured artist at Evergreen Gallery
May 2010, 2011: Dennos Museum Small Works Show
Aug. 2011: Andres Place- Our Nation Under Siege 9/11 Juried Exhibition
Aug. 2011: Pastel Journal Best 100 for 2011 Magazine
Oct. 2017: Featured artist at Inspire Gallery
May-June 2018: "Two Sisters" Exhibit at Bella Gallaria
Oct. 2018: Interview on 9&10 news with Michelle Dunaway on The Four
Oct. 2018: Dennos Museum Regional Juried Exhibition
Mar. 2019: Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center Exhibition Fundraiser
Fall 2019: Juried Annual All-Media Exhibition at Oliver Art Center
Nov-Jan 2019: Oliver Art Center Annual Member Exhibition
Feb-Mar 2020: Guild Member Salon Show at Crooked Tree Art Center
June 2020: Traverse City Public Library Exhibition
July 2020: Oliver Art Center Annual Summer Member Exhibition
Fall 2020: Small Works Juried Exhibition at Glen Arbor Art Center
Nov-Dec 2020: "Just Great Art Center Show" at City Opera House
Oct-Dec 2021: The Build Environmental Exhibition at Oliver Art Center
June-July 2022: "The Best of: A Summer Member Exhibition" at Oliver Art Center
Summer 2022: Old Art Building Fundraiser for World Food Bank- Leland
Summer 2022: Old Art Building 30th Anniversary Benefit- Leland
Sept-Oct 2022: All Media Fall Juried Exhibition at Oliver Art Center
Fall 2022: Small World Juried Exhibition of Small Works at Crooked Tree Arts Center
Spring 2022: Featured Artist in Downtown Art Walk at Harbor Mattress CO
Theresa also did an interview with Oliver Art Center in March of 2022, which can be found here.
You can see Theresa's work at Bella Gallaria at Old Mission Tavern in Old Mission near Traverse City, MI.
She also has a home gallery available by appointment by calling (231) 275-1174.
Affiliations
Bella Gallaria at Old Mission Tavern, Old Mission, Mi.Crooked Tree Art Center of Traverse City and Petoskey, Mi.
Oliver Arts Center in Frankfort, Mi.
Glen Arbor Arts Center in Glen Arbor, Mi.
Old Art Building in Leland, Mi.