Theresa Mather
Bio
A professional artist since 1989, Theresa Mather creates fantasy works featuring a variety of unusual creatures. Best known for her pieces painted on feathers and stone, integrating her paintings with the natural colors and textures of the surface, Theresa draws much of her inspiration from the world around her.
“When I need inspiration, I go hiking somewhere,” is how Theresa answers that frequently asked question. Theresa and her husband Barry Short reside in Cedar City, Utah, where the many nearby national parks – Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, and Grand Canyon – give her plenty of opportunity to find inspiration.
Theresa is an artist who chooses to work outside of gaming and publication, exhibiting and selling her work at science fiction convention art shows across the country. She enjoys the freedom this gives her to paint whatever she desires, allowing her paintings to be truly her creations. In addition to this, she was active in the field of antique carousel restoration from 1989 through 1999, painting suites of large scale paintings for the crestings of 5 antique carousels and decorative paintwork for a sixth.
Theresa exhibits at over 70 shows each year and is the recipient of numerous awards, including Popular Choice Best of Show at ConJose, the 2002 Worldcon.
Samples
Upcoming Events
Wondercon, Anaheim, CA April 18-20
Starfest, Denver, CO May 2-4
ApolloCon, Houston, TX June 27-29 (AGOH)
Utah Midsummer Ren Faire, Cedar City, UT July 9-12
Comic Con International, San Diego, CA July 23-27
Salt Lake Comic Con, Salt Lake City, UT Sept. 4-6
ChessieCon, Baltimore, MD Nov. 29-30 (AGOH)
