about the artist
Theresa Long shares a passion for the natural world through her paintings, gardens and conservation efforts at her family farm. Tending and reconstructing Prairie, Stream, Glade and Wetland habitats provides endless inspiration and dedication to her work of Painting for Conservation.
Interpreting Missouri native botanicals, larger than life, in mesmerizing detail, she elevates their status as worthy of our care and conservation. Her use of intricate and specific details invites viewers to engage with nuance of color, structure and movement. Working from observation, in the field, garden and studio, her color studies and preliminary drawings serve as both finished works and reference for longer studies developed overtime. Sharing those moments when ephemeral color and movement of her subjects has literally "stopped her in her tracks", she hopes to build a growing appreciation of native plants. Her works can be found in private and public collections throughout the United States. For more information about Theresa, view her full bio here! new artwork
Cross Vine - Bignonia capreolata, is one of the newest artworks from Theresa's native flowering botanicals collection. Original & prints available!
For more botanical paintings, visit the Watercolors and Oil Pages! |
UPCOMING events & WORKSHOPs
First Fridays at the Hofgarten
Hermann Farm Events First Fridays, April - October 2023 Time: 3:00 - 7:00pm 2023 Dates: May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1 and October 6 A NEW Gallery has opened at the Hofgarten! 111 Gutenberg Street, Hermann, MO 65041 
Pop-Up-Sip and Paint on the Hofgarten patio.
The Gallery at the Hofgarten features an ongoing exhibit of two local Conservation Artists: Theresa Long and Kim Carr! My paintings focus on native Missouri botanicals. Kim's photographs focus on heritage livestock.
Through the seasons, I will be working on location at the gallery painting native botanicals freshly picked from our family farm. Visitors can participate in Pop-Up-Sip and Paint in watercolors at the gallery or on the Hofgarten patio. No registration required. All materials will be available. Special Events with the gallery and artists will be held during Hermann's 1st Fridays, April - October 2023, 3:00 to 7:00pm! This will include opportunities to meet the artists and experience live demos. Check back often for details! The gallery will be open every weekend, Friday through Sunday and by appointment 7 days a week. Shaw Nature Reserve Workshops
• Botanical Watercolor Workshop • 3 Thursdays: September 7, 14 & 21 • 9:30am to 2:00pm Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit, MO For more information and to register (click here) For adults. All levels. Theresa Long, a botanical watercolor artist, offers this 3-day workshop focused carefully observing botanical specimens selected from the Whitmire Wildflower Garden. Through close observation, learning to record textures, colors, and shapes with accuracy. This 3-day workshop includes painting flowering specimens as well as their related parts such as leaves, stems, seeds and interior structures. Participants will learn to use measurement techniques along with dissection to identify accurate scale. Sessions will wrap up each day with discussion of progress, questions and insights. Supply list provided at registration. Participants needs to bring a sack lunch or snacks. • Plein Air Watercolor Workshop • 3 Wednesdays: October 11, 18 & 25 • 9:30am - 12:30pm Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit, MO For more information and to register (click here) For adults. All levels. Enjoy Plein-air watercolor painting with watercolor artist, Theresa Long. Plein-air is a French term defined as painting done outside while directly observing the landscape. We’ll begin with a demonstration, followed by independent painting with instructor support. Sessions will wrap up each day with discussion of progress, questions and insights. Supply list provided with registration. |
