THERESA GIRARD (American b. 1952 Providence, R.I.)Painter Theresa crafted her own education studying early 20th Century contemporary artists and continued her education with programs at RISD & SMFA Tufts University. A color expert and educator for a large manufacturing company, she advanced to the top of her career in marketing, education, and training. She staged and styled numerous photo shoots, large trade productions, and program development from NY to LA. She has been a teacher of adult education for over 30 years, as well, providing financial aid for women creatives through her group “Support Women Artists" and facilitating a variety of workshops for creatives. Her painterly abstractions have been featured in several national publications including Architectural Digest, Home & Design, The Artist Magazine, Palette Magazine, Art Collector, Florida Design, Gulfshore Life, and Elle Decor."My new work explores a difference in mood. When approaching the canvas, I am unsure if the process will be heavily marked, textured, or quiet. I am not looking to reveal or conceal, to clarify or dissolve, I am searching for a presence of paint and a conflict in color, bold or perhaps subdued. It takes time to search and allow the painting to dominate the interaction. Quiet frustration seeks a need to describe a moment, a feeling...” Solo or 2 person Shows2013 “The Atrium 1” One Financial Plaza, Providence, RI solo2013 “The Atrium 2” One financial Plaza Providence, RI sol2014 Curator Gallery NYC (3 RI artists)2016 Gallerie De Solei Naples, FL2018/2019 Gardner Colby Gallery, Naples, FL2019 Jessica Hagen Fine Art Newport, RI2020 Artists The Providence Art Club (3 artists)2021 “Empty Garden” The Providence Art Club Solo2023 “circling back” The Providence Art Club Solo Special Recognition2006 Fire House Brooklyn For painting of 9112007 Emilie Harvey Award for Outstanding Service in Community Art2011 “Passion Play” Chosen by Poetry RI to represent the state in the campaignfor Alzheimer's2013 Painting Chosen by RI Against Domestic Violence for “Girl Empowered” Campaign”2023 SHRI RI for Service to the mentally challenged through art2023 Established “Support Women Artists” to aid in assisted artists in needthrough local non profits