About

Artist Statement

My inspiration comes from moments of reflection, the rich experiences I gather through travel, the natural world, and the unspoken beauty I’ve encountered in life’s complexities. Through painting, I’ve learned that creativity isn’t just an indulgence—it’s a necessity. It’s how I reclaim identity, find joy, and express the resilience shaped by life’s challenges. Through my work, I aim to capture the essence of these inspirations, translating them into vibrant and dynamic forms on canvas. My hope is that my art offers viewers a sense of connection—and the courage to rediscover themselves, no matter where they are in their own journey. 

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Biography

A multi-generation Seattle, Washington native, and the founder and owner of Tinte Cellars, Teresa Spellman Gamble is an emerging painter whose vibrant, abstract compositions explore themes of self-discovery, exploration, and the human condition. Teresa’s works are characterized by saturated color palettes, dynamic brushstrokes, and expressive marks that invite reflection and emotional resonance. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Washington, where she spent over three decades in executive leadership. In 2024, she began painting professionally under the mentorship of California abstract artist Julianna Poldi, whose intuitive guidance helped Teresa embrace a deeper creative practice. Teresa began selling her work later that year and donates 50% of all sales to nonprofit organizations. 

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Press​

• KOMO 4/ARC Television interview

• ​Wine Industry Network Article

• Seattle Refined's Artist of the Week (April 2025)

• 425 Business Article

• Washington Tasting Room Magazine Article

• Sip Magazine Article

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Shows / Galleries

2026

• Solo Show: July - September  |  Tinte Cellars Georgetown | Seattle, WA

• Solo Show: May - June  | Center on Contemporary Art (CoCA) at Collins Pub | Seattle, WA

• Golden Pine Gallery  |  Idyllwild, CA

• Julianna Poldi Gallery  |  Palm Springs, CA

• Be Seen Optics | Palm Springs, CA

• Artists Council Gallery, "Wrap it Up" Exhibition | Palm Desert, CA

• Center on Contemporary Art (CoCA), "Members' Show" Juried Exhibition | Seattle, WA

• Desert Art Center, MidMod Show | Palm Springs, CA

• Desert Art Center, Superbloom Show | Palm Springs, CA

• Exhibizone, "Water World 2026" Juried Online Exhibition | Vancouver, BC Canada

• Grey Cube Gallery, Honorable Mention Awards (2) - "Color" Juried Online Exhibition | Online

• Grey Cube Gallery, Merit Award - "Red" Juried Online Exhibition | Online

• Hummingbird & Dragonfly Gallery, "Serene Scenes" Juried Online Exhibition | Los Angeles, CA

• KBM Art Gallery, "Summer Lovin' 2026" Juried Online Exhibition | Hollywood, CA

• Monochromia Magazine, Issue 010

2025

• Solo Show: January - April  |  Tinte Cellars Georgetown | Seattle, WA

• Solo Show: March - June  |  Alexander on El Paseo | Palm Desert, CA

• Golden Pine Gallery  |  Idyllwild, CA

• Novum Artis - "The New Artistic" Magazine, Issue 011

• Artists Council Gallery, "ACE" Juried Exhibition | Palm Desert, CA

• Artists Council Gallery, "A Palette of Possibilities" Exhibition | Palm Desert, CA

• Artists Council Gallery, "LIGHT" Juried Exhibition | Palm Desert, CA

• Center on Contemporary Art (CoCA), "Members' Show" Juried Exhibition | Seattle, WA

• Desert Art Center, MidMod Show | Palm Springs, CA

• Edmonds Arts Festival, "Gallery Artist" Juried Exhibition | Edmonds, WA

• Northwest Folklife Festival, "Gallery Walk" Juried Exhibition | Seattle, WA

• Art-Collide, "Emerging Artists" Juried Online Exhibition | North Carolina

• Art Room Gallery, Honorable Mention - "Black & White" 2025 Juried Online Exhibition | Greenville, SC

• Art Room Gallery, Merit Awards (3) - "Blue" 2025 Juried Online Exhibition | Greenville, SC

• Exhibizone, "Boundless 2025" Juried Online Exhibition | Vancouver, BC Canada

• Gallerium, "Abstraction 2025" Juried Online Exhibition | Vancouver, BC Canada

• Gallerium, "Shapes & Colors 2025" Juried Online Exhibition | Vancouver, BC Canada

• Gallerium, "Tranquillum 2025" Juried Online Exhibition | Vancouver, BC Canada

• Gallery 4 Percent, Laurel Award - "6th Unreal & Non-Representational" Juried Exhibition | San Fran, CA

• Grey Cube Gallery, Honorable Mention - "Patterns" Juried Online Exhibition | Online

• Hummingbird & Dragonfly Gallery, "Black & White" Juried Online Exhibition | Los Angeles, CA

• Hummingbird & Dragonfly Gallery, "Endless Creativity" Juried Online Exhibition | Los Angeles, CA

• KBM Art Gallery, "Lucky Green" Juried Online Exhibition | Hollywood, CA

• Las Laguna Art Gallery, "For the Love of Art 2025" Juried Online Exhibition | Laguna Beach, CA

• Light Space & Time Gallery, 9th Place (paintings) - "16th Abstracts" Juried Online Exhibition | Santa Fe, NM

• Light Space & Time Gallery, Special Merit - "15th Seascapes" Juried Online Exhibition | Santa Fe, NM

• Ten Moir Gallery, "True Blue 2025" Juried Online Exhibition | Kansas City, MO

• Verum Ultimum Gallery, "STRATA III: Manifesting Through the Layers" Juried Online Exhibition | Portland, OR

2024

• Artists Center at the Galen, "Color" Juried Exhibition | Palm Desert, CA

• Artists Center at the Galen, "Off the Wall" Exhibition | Palm Desert, CA

• Tinte Cellars Winery | Woodinville, WA

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Permanent Collection

University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle WA

 

​Private Collections

California;  Florida;  Idaho;  Montana;  New York;  Texas;  Washington

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