Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all my friends and peeps! 🎄✨
Big changes are coming next year… buckle up—it’s going to be a WILD ride!

As the Sun” 24”x36” oil & mosaic on hardwood panel
Second painting session in the books, and I’m loving this palette. The skin tones are turning out deliciously rich, and that turquoise? Absolutely glowing. #coloradoartist #oilpainting #paintinginprogress #colorpalette #nudeart

“As the Sun” (oil & mosaic) on a 24”x36” hardwood panel.
I love seeing the difference before and after my “contouring” stage.☀️ #artinprogress #oilpaintinginprogress #oilpainting #model #coloradoartist

“As the Sun”concept art for an upcoming mixed media piece (oil & mosaic) on a 24”x36” hardwood panel.
This one’s been living in my head for a long time; waiting for the right moment when skill and vision finally meet.
☀️ #conceptarttimelapse #procreate #oilpainting #model #coloradoartist

“Eyes of Nina” | 11” x 25.25” | Oil on Aluminum
Exploring the delicate balance of values with subtle touches of blue, red, and yellow, it’s always a challenge. #coloradoartist #traditionalartist #traditionalart #oilpainting #artforsale

“Eyes of Nina” | 11” x 25.25” | Oil on Aluminum
The largest piece yet in my Eye of the Beholder series; this one’s pushing me more than usual. Most works in the series take around 3 sessions, but this might need up to 6 to fully bring it to life.

Fresh from the studio desk, my new Certificate of Authenticity envelopes are ready! I sealed each of the 100 with my custom wax logos, so they’ll last me for years to come. I’ve also added fresh photos of my work to my website. 🌟 TerraLeoneArtist.com #coloradoartist #COA #waxseals #supportartists

“Koi at the Stifel” 6”x9” oil on panel
Every brushstroke carries a story, and now this piece continues its journey with Christine in Washington, DC. I had the pleasure of meeting Christine a couple of times. #coloradoartist #traditionalartist #traditionalart #oilpainting #koipainting

“Aqua Tofana” | 11”x14” | Oil on Aluminum
I’ve really enjoyed collaborating with Betty. Her energy always brings something special to the work. Here she is posing with the finished painting she originally modeled for!
#coloradoartist #traditionalartist #traditionalart #oilpainting #aquatofana

I had all the paintings, and stained glass I completed this year professionally photographed today. It feels good to take this step after the whirlwind of my 3-month artist residency that wrapped up earlier this month. 🖼️✨

#coloradoartist #traditionalartist #traditionalart #oilpainting #artforsale

“Aqua Tofana” 11”x14” oil on aluminum panel. 5 painting quick sessions. Special thanks to Photographer Anthony Earl and Model Betty! #coloradoartist #traditionalartist #traditionalart #oilpainting #aquatofana

“Aqua Tofana”
11”x14” oil on aluminum panel
I painted this background before heading off to my 3 month residency, so it’s fully cured and ready for the next layer.
#coloradoartist #castlerockartist #traditionalartist #traditionalart #oilpainting #aquatofana

“Nautilus Alchemy”
16” x 20” • Oil over acrylic
✨ Shown here during the oiling-out process
#painter #oilingout #stainedglassart #nautilus

I’m finally home after an incredible 3 month Fine Art Residency at the Stifel Center in West Virginia.
During my time there, I designed an animated End Card specifically for the residency, it’s time for a new one.
#coloradoartist #procreateartist #endcard #procreate #digitalartist

“Welcome to the Stifel”
36”x36” mosaic on 2” cradled Gessoboard 💎
I grouted it today, what a finale! I wonder how much it weighs?

#ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #OglebayInstitute #WestVirginiaArt
#mosaic #residentartist #westvirginia #westvirginianartist #oglebay #stifel

One by one; piece by piece…it’s all coming together! I’m almost done with my mosaic and officially on the home stretch of my residency. I booked myself a spa day to celebrate and recharge. I’ve earned it! #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #OglebayInstitute #mosaic #residentartist

I’m Founder, Owner, & CEO of my own sweatshop! #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #OglebayInstitute #WestVirginiaArt #mosaicart #ArtInProgress
#mosaics #residentartist #westvirginia #westvirginianartist #oglebay #stifel

STIFEL ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE EXHIBITION
What a journey it’s been! I’m wrapping up my 3-month residency with an exhibition alongside fellow resident artists Ellie Stanislav and Freddie Bainbridge.

#ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #StainedGlassArt #residentartist #oglebay #stifel

“Welcome to the Stifel” 36”x36” Mosaic on 2” Cradled gessoboard. This is a big piece but the gessoboard is designed to carry the weight! #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #OglebayInstitute #WestVirginiaArt #ArtInProgress
#mosaic #residentartist #westvirginia #oglebay #stifel #welcomesign

#StifelFineArtsCenter #bethesdaseniorcenter #ArtInProgress
#acrylicpainting #residentartist #ohioartists #oglebay #stifel

I had another fantastic outreach session with the Stifel Fine Arts Center! 🎨 I had the pleasure of guiding a new group of students through an acrylic painting class at the Bethesda Senior Center in Ohio. So much creativity and joy in the room. What a great day! 🐬🪸🦞🌊

Had a great time doing outreach at the St. Clairsville Senior Center today for the Stifel Fine Arts Center.
I led an acrylic painting session, and the creativity in the room was incredible.
#ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #ArtInProgress
#acrylicpainting #residentartist #oglebay #stifel

“The Ancient One” 12”x12” oil over acrylic.
Every time I looked at my design for The Ancient One, I kept visualizing flowers; especially daisies. #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #OglebayInstitute #WestVirginiaArt #StainedGlassArt #stifel #skull

“The Ancient One”
12x12” | Oil over acrylic on hardwood panel

Taught a Procreate class today and my brain is officially toast 🧠✨
That’s all I’ve got in me for now, friends. Enjoy this piece while I recharge! #StainedGlassArt #ArtInProgress
#oilpainting #stainedglass #stifel #skull

“The Ancient One” – Stained Glass.
From cutting and grinding to foiling and soldering, this piece pushed every part of the process. An intense, rewarding journey in glass. #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #StainedGlassArt #ArtInProgress
#stainedglass #stifel #smiladonskull #smiladon

“Nautilus Alchemy” 16”x20” oil over acrylic. These paintings are seriously warping my perception of space and time. I love it! #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #residentartist #westvirginia #westvirginianartist #oglebay #stifel #nautilus

Nautilus Alchemy
16” x 20”
Oil over acrylic on cradled gesso board

#ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #OglebayInstitute #WestVirginiaArt #StainedGlassArt #ArtInProgress
#oilpainting #stainedglass #residentartist #westvirginia #westvirginianartist #oglebay #stifel #nautilus #gold

“Koi at the Stifel”
Oil on gesso board.
I painted this piece in between working on Nautilus. After breaking so many pieces, I really needed a win. This one is more stylized than my usual work, a bit of a departure, but a welcome one. #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #oglebay #stifel #koipond

“The Nautilus” stained Glass. The curved pieces were quite the problem until I was sent a pair of Silberschnitt Glass Running Pliers by my husband. He is a HERO! #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #OglebayInstitute #StainedGlassArt #stainedglass #residentartist #oglebay #stifel #nautilus

“The Ancient One” stained glass/ mosaic pattern. #ArtistInResidence #StifelFineArtsCenter #OglebayInstitute #WestVirginiaArt #StainedGlassArt #ArtInProgress
#oilpainting #stainedglass #residentartist #westvirginia #westvirginianartist #oglebay #stifel #skullart