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Ornamental Koi
Ornamental Koi, oil on linen by Teresa Oaxaca Ornamental Koi The Cherub—wears Green—as if the World Had chosen Spring— And laid it breathing—on the Blue— Of Water—hardly moving— Below—slow Lanterns—glide— Gold Thoughts with living Tails— They keep the Silence—faithfully— As monks—keep Bells— A Cup—of Tea—defies the Depth— Porcelain—brave— The Sun—accepts its Invitation— And stays— No Hand—disturbs the Floating— No Wind—argues— The Flowers—learn—what Holding means— By


On Painting Things That Do Not Care About Being Seen- Painting Chickens & Flowers with Teresa Oaxaca at Crooked Oak, Three Day Art Workshop
Teresa holding Tiny Tim There is a particular relief in painting subjects that do not want anything from you. Some of them move. Some of them wilt. Some of them crack if you are careless. None of them perform. In Christy’s studio, the days unfolded slowly and deliberately. We gathered roses and wild flowers from her garden — some just past their prime, others still tight with morning — and set them among porcelain teapots, saucers, and cups worn thin by years of use. Fres


Painting Birds & Flowers in Mexico City
Trip To Mexico City This past October I had the good fortune to visit Mexico City during the week of Day of The Dead. My hosts were gracious and welcomed me with open arms to their San Angel Art Studio, @clasespinturacondesa where I taught a 5-day painting workshop on Birds and Flowers. During my stay, I also visited the Ecological Park at Xochimilco and attended a few Day of the Dead Festivities. I was mostly drawn to wildlife and nature on this visit, however, as each of


Floating World Pop Up Show
Teresa Oaxaca Painting in the window of Georgetown Mainstreet's L'Enfant Gallery during DC ART ALL NIGHT 2025 @DCARTALLNIGHT Georgetown...
Painting Tulips & Swans, May 3 & 11
Painting Tulips & Swans, May 3 & 111-5 PM, EST (Washington D.C.) In this online class, students will watch painting demonstrations and...


Tea Time With Teresa, May 22. "A Life, Georgia O'Keefe"
Tea Time With Teresa, May 22, 6-8 PM EST. Online Zoom Session Discussing Georgia O’Keeffe A Life, Georgia O’Keeffe by Roxana Robinson Tea...


March 1st Drawing The Portrait Demonstration
Special Announcement* March 1 Online Drawing Demonstration & March 8 & 9 Online Portrait Drawing Workshop Have you ever wanted to draw...


Mexico City
“I love teaching art classes because it allows me to share the joy of creativity with others, helping students express themselves in ways...


New Bird Painting and Online Class Listings
Pathfinder 12x16" Oil On Linen Unframed 2024 Hello Everyone, and Happy Fall tidings! I am excited to share some of my new artworks with...


Sunflowers, Roses & Birds
Hello Everyone, I have been away a bit travelling this month to Austin and St. Louis to give workshops on painting. Now back, I am...
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