Teresa Cowley

My name is Teresa Cowley, and I'm a digital artist and graphic designer from Vancouver Island, Canada. I focus on abstract and fantasy art as well as digital collage, and like to utilize AI art tools as part of my design process to create new, innovative pieces of art. I strive to create new, unique designs that tell imaginative stories, and I am eager to push the boundaries of what can be expressed with art and technology.
A mixed media collage featuring a variety of textures and elements, including torn magazine pages, abstract acrylic paint, and photographic images. Prominent in the center is a vibrant painting with blended colors such as turquoise, purple, yellow, orange, and white, resembling melted or swirled paint. Surrounding it are fragments of text, including a large black serif word “Epic” on a white background, architectural photography showing balconies, and layers of paint in greens, blues, purples, and metallic hues. The composition is chaotic and colorful, emphasizing creativity and visual contrast.

The Messy Joy of Creating

Letting go of neatness can unlock pure creative joy—paint on your hands, scraps stuck to your fingers, and glue on the table become proof you were truly in the moment. Embrace the chaos, and you might just find the mess is where the magic really happens.

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Yes, Digital Art Is Real Art

Digital art is every bit as real as traditional art. From mastering color, light, and texture to building a piece stroke by stroke, digital artists rely on the same creativity and skill as painters or illustrators. It’s not the tools that make art—it’s the artist’s vision and the story their work brings to life.

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The image is a collage combining vintage elements. At the center is a sepia-toned, torn photograph of a man and woman in formal attire from the early 20th century. The man has a mustache and wears a bow tie, while the woman has her hair styled up with decorative hairpins and earrings. To the left, there is a smaller photograph of the same man standing in a long coat. The background is layered with old handwritten text, newspaper clippings, and teal and reddish watercolor-like stains. Over the collage, large cursive script is written in pale pink.

The Writing with No Meaning

Dive into the mesmerizing world of asemic writing—art that looks like writing but carries no literal meaning. In this post, I share how exploring mark making and wordless journaling became a meditative, freeing practice that adds depth to my art and lets creativity flow without the pressure of perfection.

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A stylized pattern of ocean waves in varying shades of blue set against a beige background. The waves are illustrated with curved, flowing lines and symmetrical shapes, creating a rhythmic, repeating design. Some of the wave crests resemble abstract bird or fish heads, adding a whimsical touch to the composition. The overall aesthetic is reminiscent of traditional Japanese wave art with a modern, graphic twist.

The Art of the Wave

Waves aren’t just ocean drama—they’re design gold. From Hokusai’s crashing prints to Celtic spirals and Art Nouveau swirls, the wave motif flows through cultures as a symbol of rhythm, power, and transformation. This blog dives into its timeless appeal and how you can use it to bring motion and meaning into your own creative work.

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A close-up of an open human hand covered in smudges and smears of various paint colors, including purple, blue, pink, green, yellow, and black. The background is blurred but shows similarly colorful, abstract patterns, suggesting an artistic or creative environment.

Why I Love Getting Paint on My Hands

There’s something deeply satisfying about walking away from a painting session with stained hands and a full heart. This post dives into the tactile joy of traditional art, the love of messy creativity, and the magic of blending digital with hands-on expression—proof that the real beauty lies in the making, not just the masterpiece.

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Abstract painting with vivid, fluid streaks of color blending across the paper. Prominent hues include bright yellow, turquoise, cobalt blue, peach, and purple, interspersed with black and white. The colors appear to be dragged or poured, creating feathered, wave-like textures. The upper corners feature heavier black and grey areas, adding contrast. In the bottom right corner, the artwork is signed “T Cowley” with the caption “Art & Design by Teresa Cowley.”

Guess Who’s Back (With Actual Paint)?

After a much-needed break, I’m back to blogging—with fresh energy and a renewed creative spark! I’m diving into traditional art again (hello, paint and lotion experiments!) while still mixing in my digital work. It feels great to share more of my personal journey, and there’s plenty more art and insight coming your way.

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