Terry cardinal
Chaplin, CT
Born and raised in the Quiet Corner of Connecticut, Terry's art background started as soon as she could hold a pencil. Many hours were spent in art classes throughout her primary and secondary school education. In her late twenties she completed two semesters of graphic design at a community college.
However, her art career was put on hold while raising her family and pursuing a full time career in Dental Hygiene. In 2015 with her children now grown, her creative juices began flowing again. Starting with black and white abstract pattern designs led to color study, markers, colored pencils, then watercolor. In 2016 she enrolled in an adult watercolor course at a community college, she continued to learn through tutorials, workshops, educational books, and plein air painting. Her passion for watercolor has led her to where she is today. Still working full time in the dental field, her spare time is spent studying and creating landscapes paintings inspired by light and shadows. She enjoys painting on location as well as in the studio. With a love for architecture, she is inspired by rural landscapes, accepting commissions for old barns, farms, and homes.
In 2023 she became a member of the New England Watercolor Society. Her watercolor painting 'Route 203' was accepted into the Spring into Art Show. The painting 'Reflections' was accepted into the 2023 NEWS regional open juried exhibition where it won the Virginia Avery Memorial Award. ‘Blinding’ was accepted into the 2024 NEWS All Members Open -Theme Show. A member of the Windham Regional Arts Council and an Artist Member at Art Center East. Her painting 'Lovers Lane’ received one of three People’s Choice Awards in the 13th Annual Member’s Show. At the 2024 juried show, New England Bridges and Barns exhibit, she received an honorable mention for ‘Route 203’. also exhibiting with work sold at the Silver Circle gallery.
