Theresa Lawless is an artist residing in the Napa Valley. She has had a life-long interest in art and nature and has melded these interests in her larger than life floral paintings. As a young adult, she primarily studied drawing while working towards a degree in Botany.  She took a more practical path in business for many years but art was always calling. She continued her art education through classes and workshops. When she started painting large flowers she knew she had found her voice as an artist. 

Theresa presents a “bee’s eye” view in her floral paintings.  The subjects for these paintings are found in Theresa’s garden, on neighborhood walks, on hikes, in friend’s gardens and sometimes in flower shops.  Theresa works from photographs that she takes of her subjects.  She is always looking for a dramatic play of light and shadow.  To accomplish this she takes dozens of photos from multiple positions capturing light at different angles.  She paints in a photo realistic style and in the process of painting the flowers come to life.  It seems as if you can feel the texture of the petals or catch a sweet scent.