Theresa Rankin

Artwork submitted for bid 
at our September 6, 2009 auction:

"Coastal"
14"x11", Oil on canvas
Gallery Price:$600

Born in Hollywood, California Theresa knew she wanted to be an artist at six years old. “I remember telling my teachers how to color and draw, stating matter of factly that I am going to be an artist when I grow up. Formal studies began at the University of Hawaii, University of Utah and most recently Scottsdale Artist School. Many mentors and other artists have helped her direction. After a considerable break from the art world, the last few years she has been seriously working at improving and defining her style. That style is filled with interesting paint texture, gestural paint strokes and an accent on light. "I look at things as shapes of color and light; therefore I am happy to paint anything that stirs my heart, soul and mind." She is influenced by Sargent, Sorrolla, Zorn and current artists Richard Schmid, Dan Gerhartz and Jeremy Lipking. Theresa strives for a mix of realism and looseness she finds emotionally and visually satisfying. Always eager to improve she has attended workshops or classes with several local artists and received scholarships to Scottsdale Artists' School twice in the last three years. She continues to strive towards excellence and has lived in the Missouri/Kansas area for the past 17 years. She is a member of Oil Painters of America, National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society. She also teaches regular workshops, does inspired photography, teaches classes when time permits and is a member of Artists Who Teach.

Her work is also available through her website:
www.TheresaRankin.com
personal contact at theresarankin@sbcglobal.net or 417-358-3421

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