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.
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.
Press
KOMO 4/ARC Television interview
Wine Industry Network Article
Seattle Refined's Artist of the Week (April 2025)
Washington Tasting Room Magazine Article
Upcoming
Camp Fluff - Gallery Headline Artist | San Diego, CA - February 2027
Artist Residency, Château D'Orquevaux, France - September 2027
Shows / Galleries
2026
Solo Show: July - September | Tinte Cellars - Seattle & Woodinville, WA
Solo Show: May - June | Center on Contemporary Art (CoCA) at Collins Pub | Seattle, WA
Solo Art Exhibition: Teravarna Gallery - Online | Los Angeles, CA
Golden Pine Gallery | Idyllwild, CA
Julianna Poldi Gallery | Palm Springs, CA
Be Seen Optics | Palm Springs, CA
Artists Council Gallery, "My Point of View" Juried Exhibition | Palm Desert, 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
Art Room Gallery, Merit Awards (3) - "Blue" 2025 Juried Online Exhibition | Greenville, SC
Exhibizone, "Summer 2026" Juried Online Exhibition | Vancouver, BC Canada
Exhibizone, "Water World 2026" Juried Online Exhibition | Vancouver, BC Canada
Fame Frame Gallery, Honorable Mention Award - "Black & White" Juried Online Exhibition | Czechia
Grey Cube Gallery, Honorable Mention Awards (2) - "Color" Juried Exhibition | Online
Grey Cube Gallery, Merit Award - "Red" Juried Online Exhibition | Online
Grey Cube Gallery, Honorable Mention Awards (2) - "Yellow" Juried Exhibition | Online
Hummingbird & Dragonfly Gallery, "Black & White" Juried Online Exhibition | Los Angeles, CA
Hummingbird & Dragonfly Gallery, "Serene Scenes" Juried Online Exhibition | Los Angeles, CA
KBM Art Gallery, "Serene Scenes" Juried Online Exhibition | Hollywood, CA
KBM Art Gallery, "Summer Lovin' 2026" Juried Online Exhibition | Hollywood, CA
Megalopolitan Art Gallery, Honorable Mention Awards (2) - "Abstraction" Juried Exhibition | Online
Monochromia Magazine, "The Journal Of Monochrome Art" Issue 010 - Pink Art
Teravarna Gallery, Honorable Mention Award - "15th Open" Int'l Juried Exhibition | Los Angeles, CA
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 Exhib | Greenville, SCExhibizone, "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 Exhib | 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 - "16th Abstracts" Juried Online Exhib | 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" Juried Online Exhibition | Portland, OR
2024
Solo Show: August - October | Tinte Cellars Winery | Woodinville, WA
Artists Council Gallery, "Color" Juried Exhibition | Palm Desert, CA
Artists Council Gallery, "Off the Wall" Exhibition | Palm Desert, CA
Permanent Collection
University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle WA
Private Collections
California; Florida; Idaho; Montana; New York; Texas; Washington