Teresa Schmidt

Professor, Drawing

Office: Willard 223

M.F.A., Washington State University
B.A., M.A., Central Washington University

Artist Statement

I love the extremes in life. High contrasting values, colors and rhythms best express my idea of the intenseness I feel. Above all, a working rhythm with media, using it with confidence allows for maximum connection to emotion. I love the humor of animation in drawing as well as the dark rich contrasts in Rembrandt's etchings. I love the energy of Susan Rothenburg's brush and the naked humanism of Alice Neel. I strive for truth of form and content.

Teresa Schmidt. "The Force that Drives the Flower". Oil crayon, graphite, and acrylic on paper. 23"x24". 2011 Teresa Schmidt. "Always the Jester". Oil crayon, graphite, and acrylic on paper. 14"x17". 2011 Teresa Schmidt. "Land and Sea". Oil crayon, graphite, and acrylic on paper. 14"x17". 2011

Teresa Schmidt. "How Soon The Servant". Oil crayon and acrylic on paper. 19"x25". 2011 Teresa Schmidt. "Solitude". Graphite and acrylic on board. 36"x60". 2010

Teresa Schmidt. "Just Now". Oil crayon and acrylic on paper. 17"x14". 2011 Teresa Schmidt. "The Watchman Waits". Oil crayon and acrylic on paper. 17"x14". 2011