Paintings by Tersa Wegrzyn

The paintings of Teresa Wegrzyn (often incorrectly cited as "Tersa") are known for their vibrant color palettes, strong texture, and focus on abstract and natural themes. Originally from Poland and now based in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, her work is inspired by the beautiful landscapes of the West Coast.

Style and Characteristics

1. Vibrant Abstract Landscapes

Wegrzyn's style is generally described as Abstract Expressionism or Impressionism, leaning heavily toward the abstract.

• Color Focus: She is drawn to bright, pure colors and focuses on the play of color and light, which makes her paintings feel energetic and luminous.

• Subject Inspiration: While abstract, her pieces are often rooted in nature and include subjects like:

  • Floral Abstracts (e.g., "Happy Poppies," "SUNFLOWERS")

  • Seascapes/Nature (e.g., "Sunrise Meadow," "Maui Sunset," "Winter Night")

  • Abstract/Mood Pieces (e.g., "Tranquility," "Infinity," "Dream")

• Emphasis on Texture

A distinguishing feature of her work is the intense use of texture.

• Technique: She primarily works with acrylics and often uses a palette knife (and sometimes her fingers) to apply paint thickly to the canvas.

• Effect: This application technique creates a highly textured surface that gives the painting a physical, three-dimensional quality and makes the colors appear to shimmer.

3.Medium and Career

• Medium: She primarily uses acrylic paint on canvas, although some of her earlier works are listed as oil.

• Background: After studying Civil Engineering in Poland, she immigrated to Canada in 1981. She returned to painting in recent years with renewed passion, making it her life's work. Her paintings are now held in private collections across Canada, the USA, Europe, and Australia.