Teresa Elliott

Teresa Elliott was born in Weatherford, Texas. As a young adult she sketched portraits building a foundation for a career in the fine arts. In 1976 while attending The University of Kansas she worked as a forensic sketch artist for the Lawrence Kansas Police Department. After receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts, Elliott returned to her native Texas where she spent 25 years as a leading freelance illustrator in Dallas. Word of her talents spread quickly after her figurative art appeared in projects for Neiman Marcus. I have many years of art experience, so my development as an oil painter was fueled by working with the figure, portraiture and design, says Elliott. She has since returned to her fine art roots, dedicating herself exclusively to her studio practice.