Terrill Welch

Terrill Welch

I am a landscape painter exposing life’s mystery in an ordinary day. Stripping away the human illusion of our separation from nature is at the core of my work.
Nov
06
Bittersweet Brilliance in Autumn — Terrill Welch by herself - issue #60

Bittersweet Brilliance in Autumn — Terrill Welch by herself - issue #60

The brilliance in any moment casts a predictable shadow of impermanence. This natural pairing of contrasts is what motivates my
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Oct
30
Beauty within the Soft Light of Darkness — Terrill Welch by herself - issue #59

Beauty within the Soft Light of Darkness — Terrill Welch by herself - issue #59

During the wee hours of Monday morning, I woke thinking it would soon be daylight. I had been fooled by
7 min read
Oct
23
The Shifting Cultural Life of Our Time — Terrill Welch by herself - issue #58

The Shifting Cultural Life of Our Time — Terrill Welch by herself - issue #58

Afternoon sun drapes the valley in warmth that is pushed back by the deep cool of late fall shade where
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Oct
16
Structure the Poetic and the Rational — Terrill Welch by herself - issue #57

Structure the Poetic and the Rational — Terrill Welch by herself - issue #57

Simplicity is the distilling of complexity into what is essential according to architect Glenn Murcutt from Australia. He goes on
6 min read
Oct
09
One Painting Disappeared for 20 Years, another Shows in France— Terrill Welch by herself #56

One Painting Disappeared for 20 Years, another Shows in France— Terrill Welch by herself #56

A thirty-four year old painting left under the arm of an admirer around 20 years ago. I was contacted
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Oct
02
Painting Adventures Past Sooke in BC — Terrill Welch by herself #55

Painting Adventures Past Sooke in BC — Terrill Welch by herself #55

I packed up our essentials and loaded the car last Friday morning to head out on a six night stay
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Sep
25
There Are No Shortcuts in Painting as in Life — Terrill Welch by herself #54

There Are No Shortcuts in Painting as in Life — Terrill Welch by herself #54

The low sun pushes its warmth up against my shoulders, connecting me to the gentle rocking of boats across the
7 min read
Sep
18
Building a Unique Visual Painting Voice - Terrill Welch by herself #53

Building a Unique Visual Painting Voice - Terrill Welch by herself #53

Frequently when I am either in conversation with both beginning art collectors or beginning artists, the issue of style comes
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Sep
11
Following My Own Quiet Lead - Terrill Welch by herself #52

Following My Own Quiet Lead - Terrill Welch by herself #52

The deep energetic release of having a gallery space that is now open only “by appointment” has been a strong
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Sep
04
Catching a September Painter’s Breath - Terrill Welch by herself issue #51

Catching a September Painter’s Breath - Terrill Welch by herself issue #51

While Canadian schools prepare for their first classes this coming Tuesday, I am ready to catch my breath with longer
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