I love to talk about feelings and telling stories with paint. I’m a self-taught artist born in Spain and I discovered my passion for drawing and painting portraits after moving to Edmonton, Canada. I’m constantly exploring new ways of expressing emotions in different color palettes. I often paint women with unapologetic gaze, to show how strong and sensitive they are at the same time. 


Tere Cuellar studies light and emotion through paint. She is a self-taught artist, born in Spain and based in Edmonton, with a strong focus on working in oil using limited color palettes. Her practice centers on portrait and figurative painting, often using reference images from contemporary artists. Each work aims to carry a sense of sincerity and rough humanity. Color plays a central role in her paintings, helping to shape mood and emotional intensity. Through her work, she pushes the boundaries of the portrait genre, drawing from traditional painting while responding to the visual language and concerns of the present.

Please contact me if you would like to purchase an artwork or inquire about commissioning work.

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