teresa haag

"Paris Fromager"

2012-01-22T21:53:00.001-05:00

"Paris Fromager"
8x10
Acrylic on Canvas

Yet another glimpse into our Paris adventure. We were hunting down lunch when we came across these little shops. I think we picked up a fresh baguette and hunk of nice cheese this particular afternoon - a delicious meal that we had more then once during our stay.

"Paris Street"

2012-01-19T21:48:00.000-05:00

"Paris Street" - click here to view auction
I took another stroll down memory lane with this painting of a street corner in Paris. We were wandering around looking for the Picaso gallery. I snapped this photo and didn't think anything of it at the time but as I was sifting through photos I really loved the shapes of the builidings and the quietness of the street.

"Fisherman's Wharf"

2012-01-16T21:15:00.000-05:00

"Fisherman's Wharf"
8x10
Acrylic on Canvas

While traveling on our cross country road trip, we stopped in Monterey Bay for the night. I woke up at 6am because of the time difference and while Eric slept I took a stroll down to the fisherman's wharf with my piping hot cup of coffee from the cozy little neighborhood cafe next to our hotel. It was a chilly, gray and damp morning. The seals were all hanging out on the docks below and pelicans up above just waiting for an opportunity to catch their breakfast.

"Intersection"

2012-01-14T14:34:00.000-05:00

"Intersection"
8x10
acrylic on canvas

Each time I pass this intersection I tell myself that I MUST paint this building. Another painting inspired by our daily walks around our little town of Phoenixville, Pa. This view captured my attention because of the interesting shapes the fire escape creates.

Paris Rooftops

2012-01-12T15:31:00.000-05:00

Paris Rooftops
24x36
Acrylic on Canvas

On the last day of our honeymoon stay in Paris, we climbed up to the top of Notre Dame one chilly and overcast Sunday morning. Lots, and lots of stairs in the tiniest spiral staircase. It was amazing to see the architecture and disturbing gargoyles, and most of all, the view of the Parisian skyline.

Here is the painting that I just finished of that view of Paris. This painting will be part of the member show at the Phoenixville Art Center in May.

Bridge Street Walk

2012-01-12T14:35:00.000-05:00

We walk by this little walkway in downtown Phoenixville, PA everyday. It is so easy to pass by it without even a glance. I loved the way the light and shadows fell this particular morning.

Christmas Card Painting

2012-01-02T22:27:00.002-05:00

Christmas 2011 16x20
Acrylic on Canvas
Silver Bells
Commissioned by Nea Poole from 2PA

"Small Town at 7:41pm"

2011-02-06T21:49:00.000-05:00

"Small Town at 7:41pm"
Acrylic, Oil Pastel, Pencil on Canvas

16x20

Small Town at 7:41pm - click here to view auction

This is a little ditty that depicts a small town nestled in the mountains. I imagine somewhere in the French Alps. Bonjour!

"Small Town at 8pm"

2011-01-29T21:18:00.000-05:00

"Small Town at 8pm"
Acrylic/Oil Pastel
16x20

"Small Town at 8pm" - click here to view auction

Here is a new addition to the Small Town Series that I had been working on some time ago. I recently was inspired to revisit the series. I have several more on the way...

Christmas in Tampa

2010-12-16T08:54:00.000-05:00

Christmas in Tampa

18x24 - Acrylic on Canvas

Christmas in Tampa - Sold Collection of Poole & Poole Architecture

Here is this year's Christmas Card for our favorite Architects in VA. The building is an award winner from this year located in Tampa.

Neuschwanstein Castle

2010-04-09T09:02:00.000-04:00

Neuschwanstein Castle
24x30 Acrylic on Canvas

Neuschwanstein Castle - Acrylic on Canvas

Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the most visited castles in Germany. It rests in Bavaria, with the Alps at it's back. The castle was built by King Lidwig II, who was known as the "Fairytale King". During our visit on our honeymoon, the tour guide mentioned that this castle was the inspiration for the Magic Kingdom castle in Disney World. The whimsical nature is apparent on the outside, but the inside has even more character. My favorite part was the "cave room" in which King Ludvig II had a fake cave constructed that you walk through to get from one room to the next. It was quite amazing. My husband has been nudging me to paint this since we returned from our trip. The day that we were there it was snowing and overcast, and the trees were bare. I chose to paint it with vibrant colors, which is what King Ludwig would have wanted.

Powell Street, San Fran

2010-03-28T22:22:00.000-04:00

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Powell Street, San Francisco
24x30
Mixed Media

Powell Street, San Francisco

Early on in 2009 I went on a trip to San Fran for business. I was able to get out one evening and walk around downtown and came across Powell Street and the cable cars. I took lots of photographs and did a quick sketch while I was standing at the bottom of the hill. I started this painting in the summer of 2009 and set it aside for months. Here it is, finished. I was looking at the painting early this week and just felt that it needed more work. One night after my son hit the hay, I sat down in my studio and it just flowed out of me. I love the final piece. It has inspired me to explore this medium more. (acrylic, charcoal and clear gesso). For those of you who don't know, I had to switch over to acrylic from oils when I became pregnant last year and when my son was born I've been afraid to switch back over to oil until I get a proper ventillation system set up in my studio since it is right next to his bedroom. I am pleased with the results I am getting with the acrylics, espcially since I started using the Masterson Sta Wet Palette which keeps my paints wet for hours so I can keep going in and working with them. Not exactly like oil, but it is working just fine.

Powell Street, San Francisco

2010-01-02T16:33:00.000-05:00

Powell Stree, San Francisco
24x30
Mixed Media

Powell Street, San Francisco

Early on in 2009, I had an opportunity to travel to San Francisco for a few days. I took the train downtown and walked around for the afternoon. I came upon Powell St. and loved all the hustle and bustle going on. It was a great location to sketch with the trademark hill, cable cars, and people all over. I took some photos and did some sketching of the area and came up with this mixed media painting. I layered my canvas in newspaper applied with clear gesso. I then used vine charcoal and graphite to sketch into the canvas. I used lots of transparent layers of acrylic to get the desired effect. You can still see in some small areas some exposed newspaper which adds to the foggy look of the afternoon.

Christmas Present for my Niece

2009-12-21T12:41:00.000-05:00

24x30
watercolor

Syndey Land - Watercolor on Cold Pressed Paper

This painting has been in progress for about 6 months. I have been wanting to do something for my amazing 3 year old niece, Sydney, for quite some time. I started out with the landscape, and slowly layered in some of her favorite characters. Right now, Mickey is the favorite which I think is great because he was mine at her age as well. I plan on giving this to her for Christmas this week. I am off for the next few weeks, and will plan on posting quite a bit more in the days to come.

Justin Bua Study

2008-10-13T19:33:00.000-04:00

Study in Oil 30x40 - Justin Bua El Guitarrista

A good friend of mine asked me to try out a remake of one of his favorite artists Justin Bua. I loved the bright colors and theme behind El Guitarrista. I had a great time doing this study. When I was researching the painting, I learned that this particular painting was done in acrylic! He did an amazing job blending the paint. I just couldn't imagine all the blending in acrylic, so the version I did was oil. It was a fun project. The photo features Ray and his Justin Bua study 30x40 oil.

Philadelphia Museum of Art

2008-10-13T19:24:00.000-04:00

Philadelphia Museum of Art - in progress!

Hello all...I just wanted to post the progress I'm making on the Philadelphia Museum of Art painting I've been working on here and there for the past 4 months! It's finally taking shape. I started with big blocked in shapes in burnt sienna. Unfortunately, I have no photos from the beginning stages - probably becuase I was close to wiping it down several times to start over again. I've got the blue painters tape up on it now to help crisp up my edges on the tops of the roofs. I really like the straight edge the tape can give. There is a nice mix between the loose stroke in the buildings and the tight edges of the roof tops. I'll be sure to post more as I progress.

"Music in the Park"

2008-05-05T10:05:00.000-04:00

oil on masonite

6x6 inch

"Music in the Park" click here to view auction page

On a walk through a local park in Bucks County, PA with my dog, we came across two guitar players sitting face to face singing and strumming along. It was wonderful! I'll be posting this guitarist's side kick tomorrow. My favorite part about the painting is the shaggy hair and his body language. I substituted a gamblin azo green background for a glistening river that he was sitting in front of. I found that the sparkling water really distracted from the overall composition.

"Le Petit Chatalet"

2008-03-19T21:37:00.000-04:00

9x12

oil on masonite

"Le Petit Chatelet"

Le Petit Chatelet was this wonderful little restaurant in the center of Paris. We discovered it while we were leisurely walking around the city. The savory smells and fantastic espresso they served were the perfect compliment to a cool Paris afternoon.

"The Chanticleer"

2008-03-16T11:44:00.000-04:00

oil on masonite
9x12

"The Chanticleer" Sold - Columbus, OH

A few years back, my husband and I went to visit Ithaca, NY. Eric attended college there. We walked through downtown Ithaca in an area called "the commons" and came across this big neon rooster sitting on top a sign reading "The Chanticleer". I just loved it! A few doors down was a little movie theater where crowds were beginning to grow. I wish I could remember which film was playing.

"Winter Farm House"

2008-03-16T11:22:00.000-04:00

12x12

oil on masonite

"Winter Farm House"

This piece was inspired by a photo that I took this weekend while I was on a walk with my dog. We were walking through Tyler State Park in Newtown, PA. It was an overcast day and I wished that the sun would pop out while on our walk. It wasn't until we were leaving that the sun finally poked through the clouds and I snapped a photo of this farmhouse set back over glowing fields.

"Two Hour Limit"

2008-03-08T17:21:00.000-05:00

"Two Hour Limit" SOLD Chicago, IL

I was in a town called Manayunk, just outside of Philadelphia last week. I got out of my car to take some photos of the train bridge, and snapped this photo of the parking meter. I really liked the shadow it cast and the rusty outside layer from years of exposure to the elements.

Morning Serenity

2008-02-17T19:03:00.000-05:00

"Morning Serenity " SOLD - Toronto

As I was sipping my weekend morning cup of coffee pondering what to paint next I was inspired by what was sitting in my hand. Anyone who knows me knows that I am a coffee nut! So, creating this peice was so much fun.

This is my third small daily work this week and I am feeling so great about my new commitment to my art. I have been inspired by the work of other daily art painters and believe that painting daily will really help me grow as an artist.

Since this is my first post, I think it is important to give you a little background about myself. I grew up loving art and all creative. I focused on art heavily in highschool and the first two years of college. I took a corporate sales job out of school and my art really lost priority in my life. A year ago, I started painting again and hope to be able to focus on my art full time within the next year. By working on creating a painting daily, I hope to refine and develop my skills to help me achieve my goal!