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Theresa Andreas-O'Leary

Portland, Oregon native, Theresa Andreas-O’Leary is a self taught painter and muralist. She has worked in all paint media, but has focused on acrylics for its vibrant color and translucency. Many of her compositions reflect the scenes found while living in Europe and South Africa. “Terrie” returned to Lake Oswego in 2000 and set up Andreas Studios, where she paints and displays her work. She has been involved in community art projects, Forest Hills Elementary and Lake Oswego Junior High Art Literacy Programs and private commissions. In 2006, she received the Chronicle Public Art Award for her composition, “Vine Light”, which now hangs in Lake Oswego’s City Hall Building.

Artist Statement:

"I brush my paint into light circles, leading you through my work

as I see the path form.  Light used as an element, enhances

the season, time and space in my compositions.  Layering contrasting

striations creates depth producing vibration of color.  I want the viewer

to see my thoughts and then, interpret with their own.  I hope my work evokes

emotion and connection to your inner child.  It is through the brush, I remain."

 

Current Exhibitions:

 

2012 Lake Oswego Realty Trust Show

          Reception: January 19, 5-7:00PM

2012 DragonFire Gallery, Cannon Beach, Oregon

          10th Annual Chinese New Year Show

          Reception: February 18

          www.dragonfirestudio.com

2012 Search For Peace, St. Pius

2012 Lake Area Artist Show, April

2012 Art Elements Gallery

          www.artelementsgallery.com

         

Past Exhibitions:
 

Anam Cara Tasting Room, Newberg, Oregon -2011

The Allison Inn & Spa, Newberg, Oregon - 2011
Lake Oswego Review, Main Office Gallery - 2011

Lake Oswego Visual Arts Chronicle, Invitational - 2011, 2006

Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts - 2011-2002

Black Butte Ranch Gallery 2011

DragonFire Gallery, Chinese New Year 2012, 2011, 2010

Art Elements Gallery, March Featured Artist 2011

CODA Gallery, Call & Response 2011

Hanson Howard Gallery - 2010, Ashland, OR
IM=X Pilates show - 2010

Portland Tarot Art Show - 2010

Portland Open Studios - 2011-2006

Local 14 Art Show, guest artist - 2011, 2010, 2009

PoBoy Art Gallery & Framing - 2010

NW Art Herstory Show - 2010

Lake Oswego Arbor Week Art Show - 2010, 2009, 2007

Lake Area Artists Show - 2012-2007

Rainy Day Wildfire Show - 2010

Muse Art & Design, An Artist A Day - 2010, 2009

Love Art! Gallery - 2010

Beaverton Art Showcase - 2010, 2008, 2007

Search for Peace, St. Pius - 2012-2007

Heritage House Centennial Show - 2010

Lake Oswego Realty Trust - 2012-2009

Buckman Art Show & Sell - 2010

Love Show, PCA/Launch Pad Gallery - 2010

Portland City Hall 10x10 Show - 2010

Rain Dance Art Festival - 2010, 2009, 2008

BIG 100/200 SHOW - 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008

Clackamas Co Art Alliance - 2009, 2008

Newberg Gallery, featured artist - 2009

Lucia Douglas Gallery - 2011, 2010, 2009

Celebration of Creativity - 2009

PULSE, Children's Heart Foundation - 2008

Guardino Gallery, Little Things - 2008

Glen & Viola Cultural Arts Center - 2008, 2007

Thirty Shows - 2008

LO Festival of the Arts Juried Show, Jennifer Zika 2008

Stuyvesant Town, New York Solo Show - 2008

Artist Repertory Theatre Group Show - 2007

United Way Group Show - 2007

LO Festival of the Arts Juried Show, Jan Mahood 2007

Broderick Gallery Group Show - 2006

LO Festival of the Arts Juried Show, Arne Westerman 2006

Chamber of Commerce, Lakeview OR - 2005

LO Festival of the Arts Juried Show, David Cohen 2005

Solo Studio Exhibition - 2005, 2004, 2003

Awards:
2011 LO Festival of the Arts, Blue Ribbon, "Sunlit Water Lilies"

2011 Lake Area Artists, 1st Place Blue Ribbon, "Joyful Poplars"
2010 LO Festival of the Arts, Blue Ribbon, "Storm Medley"

2009 LO Festival of the Arts, Honorable Mention, "Touch the Sky"

2009 Lake Area Artists, Best In Show, "Kaleidoscope Firs"
2009 Lake Area Artists, Jurors Award, "Oswego Hills Vineyard"
2008 LO Festival of the Arts, Blue Ribbon,  "Multnomah Falls"
2007 Artists in Action, 1st Place. "French Carousel Keeper"

2007 LO Festival of the Arts, Honorable Mention, "Forest Edge"
2006 Chronicle Public Art Award, Lake Oswego, “Vine Light”
2005 LO Artist’s Vision Juror’s Award, David Cohen, "Tranquil Road"
2005 LO Festival of the Arts, Blue Ribbon, "Aerial Still Life"
 

Below are two of several of Theresa's paintings which are part of the  luxurious Allison Inn & Spa, Newberg, Oregon extensive art collection.