about teri & her work
Where Passion Meets Purpose:
The Art of Healing Through Nature
Nature has always been my North Star.
From an early age, I’ve found inspiration, motivation, guidance, comfort and healing from what was growing all around me: flowers, trees, vegetables, and even wildlife — nature feeds my soul.
Initially I followed that “itch” by studying botanicals in medicine, using plants to treat ailments as a Doctor of Chinese Medicine. After years working so closely with healing herbs, roots, barks, and flowers, I found myself taking art courses at the New York Botanical Garden. I discovered that I could transform these beautiful plants — using colored pencil, graphite, and watercolor — into another salve for the soul: botanical art.
With a certificate from NYBG, I put all my energy and dedication into my art, and once again, I am finding new and exciting ways to integrate my deep connection to nature’s glorious output into the work I do. I also teach colored pencil classes at various local art spots.
I am a member of the American Society of Botanical Artists, NYBG, and Tri State Botanical artists. My work can be found in private collections and in my studio in the Hudson Valley.
