Artist Biography

Teresa L'Hirondelle was born in BC Canada and has always lived in view of the west coast ocean. Her metis heritage and her love of nature connects and inspires her to create the natural Canadian landscape.

Generally a watercolourist, Teresa has studied under several well known artists, such as: Harry Heine, Alan W.Edwards, Beau Poesiat, Frank Molnar, Lionel Thomas and Alan Wylie.

Teresa L'Hirondelle, at 10 years old, was enrolled in Saturday classes at Beaux Art Studio in West Vancouver, a studio that was shared with the Canadian Artist Robert E. Wood.  At 14, she attended the Vancouver School of Art.  She continued her studies in visual Art at UBC and obtained a diploma in the two year Graphic Art program at Capilano College. 

In 1982 she exhibited at the FCA Gallery and later became an active member.  In 1994 she had her first "solo show" at the Silk Purse in West Vancouver. She sold eight watercolour paintings on opening night. 

Teresa has had numerous art exhibitions since.  In 1995 she received the "Judy Dennis Emerging Artist Award".  In 2006 she became a permanent resident of Royston, BC.