Terry was born in 1947 in California and currently resides in the Rea Valley area of Flippin, Arkansas. She has been drawing and painting since childhood. Her major work is in oil paintings. She also works in various other media, including watercolor, pencil, pen and ink, and colored pencil.
She uses a style that is flowing and dynamic to help express her spiritual nature. Terry sees paintings as windows into other worlds. She floods the canvas with the essence and richness of those worlds - dreamworlds. Strong composition is a major component of her work.
Terry likes to incorporate an air of mystery in her work. In her “Dream Worlds” paintings, so named because so many of her ideas come from her dreams, she allows her brush to flow freely over the canvas in a fluid motion. She believes that all elements of the universe are constantly flowing and changing and has a natural tendency to incorporate this concept into her work. Her artwork, she believes, comes from deep in her soul. She delights in bringing it into the light of day by expressing it on canvas.
Terry’s philosophy is that people of all cultures can ultimately solve their differences by communication through the arts. The arts show what we are all about, what we feel, and how we see our world. It is a form of communication that transcends time and space.
Terry has been in many juried art shows, competitions, galleries, and exhibitions. Her paintings are included in private collections throughout the world. She currently shows and sells from her home and studio. Her work may also be seen at Judicious Spirits in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
She is included in the Art and Artisans of the Ozarks art book available at many retailers in the area. And, she is in a home studio tour (TAO) held annually in the general area of Mountain Home, Arkansas. If interested, contact the artist for a list of where to purchase this book or get maps and dates of the tour.
Terry is now offering three hardbound books for sale. One is The Naked Truth (c) - At Home with Bob and Terry, a book of cartoons about married relationships. Another is a book of images of her paintings. Also now offered is a book called "For the Love of Cats." This book features 20 prints of paintings of cats as well as 10 poems she has written about cats. Each are offered at $29.50 plus shipping and tax. Please see the "Books" section on her menu.
She often works on commission and is always happy to discuss ideas with the client. She may be contacted by phone at 870-453-6123 or by email. Click on "Contact the Artist" to send Terry an email. To directly send an email send to tlzarate@flippinweb.com.
Below is a partial resume of important steps in my her career:
Partial Resume - Overview of history in the art world:
Significant Accomplishments and galleries are listed below. (Small shows, exhibits, commissions, and other information are available; but not listed on this resume.)
Partial Resume - Overview of history in the art world:
Significant Accomplishments and galleries are listed below. (Small shows, exhibits, commissions, and other information are available; but not listed on this resume.)
1978 Salmagundi Club, New York, Annual Juried Competition, accepted
1980 Galleries - The Sea Urchin, The Sea Trader, Stella’s, Rollerville Junction, The
Dolphin, Sea Ranch Properties, Mendocino Art Center Gallery—Mendocino
1982 Two man show – Rollerville Junction Gallery - Mendocino, CA
1989 Taught class at Chino Senior Citizens Center - CA
1989 Major Exhibition at Ontario Museum of Art and History --17 pieces - CA
1990 Large 3 piece commission – Raytheon Data Systems
1990 Large Commission- Ted Rosenthal—installed mural
1990 Exhibition at South Coast Properties, CA
1990 Galleries - Sea Urchin, Tuomala Gallery, MAED Gallery - CA
1990 Inland Exhibit IE XXV--Honorable Mention
1992 Exhibition- SBAA Galleries, Honorable mention
1994 One man show-Norman Feldheym Library Galleries, San Bernardino–52 pieces
1994 Gloree Gallery, Highland - CA
1994 Four Seasons Gallery, Wrightwood, CA - competition - 2nd Prize
1994 Mayor’s office, San Bernardino, Painting requested for exhibit for 2 months
1994 Article with photos published in Inland Empire Magazine
1994 Alcove Gallery, San Bernardino, CA
1995 Gave painting demonstration at Alcove Gallery
1996 Showcase Gallery, San Bernardino, CA
1997 Art-A-Fair, Laguna Beach Art Festivals – juried exhibition - all summer
1997 Enchanted Gallery, Del Mar, CA
1998 Art-A-Fair, Laguna Beach Art Festivals – juried exhibition - all summer
1999 Art-A-Fair, Laguna Beach Art Festivals – juried exhibition - all summer
2000 Juror @ Art-A-Fair, Laguna Beach Art Festivals for entry and all summer
2000 Art-A-Fair, Laguna Beach Art Festivals – juried exhibition - all summer
2004 Juried Exhibition at Temecula Art Museum, Temecula, CA
2004 Juried Art Show at Fallbrook Arts and Cultural Center – 2 weeks - CA
2005 Article published in The Californian “Review” Magazine – Riverside, California
2006 Article published in local newspaper
2007 Hill Country Gallery – Mountain Home, AR
2007 Bel Arco Gallery – Exhibition and demonstration - Bull Shoals, AR
2007 Started group “Fridays on the Square” in Mountain Home with artists painting on the square on Friday nights
2007 Presentation to Area Art Club about my work
2008 Beaded Path – exhibited framed prints
2008 Bull Shoal’s Visitor’s Center – exhibition and demonstration – AR
2009 Palette Art League
2010 Ozark Coffee Table Book – included
2010 PAL Exhibition at Turkey Trot – 3rd Place
2011 Article published in Mountaineer Echo
2011 Open Studio Tour – AR
2011 Wade Street Gallery
2011 Included in exhibition at Donald W. Reynolds Library – Mountain Home, AR
2011 Included in Arkansas Artists Registry
2011 Included in TAO – The Art Odyssey – studio tour for artists
2012 AAC Competition “Trees” – Honorable Mention
2012 Competition at Hot Springs Art Center – 2 paintings accepted
2012 April/May issue of Garden & Gun – mentioned in article about TAO
2012 Reynolds Library Group Show
2012 TAO Art Studio Tour May 18, 19, 20
2012 Craftfest - booth show June 15, 16
2012 Introduction to Art - booth show June 22, 23
2012 AAC Group show in Mountain Home - won 3rd prize for Enchanted Forest
2012 Painting listed for sale on Amazon.com
2012 One-man-show at the Vada Sheid Community Center in Mountain Home, AR from Sept 11 to Oct. 7
Reception on September 12, 2:30 to 5PM
2012 Craftfest - November 16, 17
2013 Article in Living Well Magazine regarding TAO Art Studio Tour, highlighting me and my work
Three hardcover books with my art now for sale through my website, by email or telephone, or shows I am doing
2013 TAO Artist Studio Tour, Mary 17, 18, 19
Upcoming:
2013 Craftfest - June 14, 15 Mountain Home Fairgrounds
2013 AAC Annual Art Show in Mountain Home
2013 ORAC Silent Auction fundraiser at River Lodge
2013 Craftfest - November in Mountain Home
