Terry Lundahl

Terry Lundahl, is a fourth generation native of Door County and in her
golden years, has uncovered a previously untapped talent for painting the
beautiful and inspiring landscapes of her life-long home. Her imaginative
colorful paintings pay homage to the strong belief that “You can create
anything once you see it in your mind.”
Described by those who know her well as a whirling-dervish of positive
energy, for decades Terry built a career serving the Door County
community through various not-for-profit organizations, and program
development in integrative health education and other art and performance-
related endeavors. As the world shut down with the onset of the COVID-19
pandemic Terry was forced to slow down and found herself with much time
for reflection and mindfulness. Surrounding the cabin in the woods that
Terry and her husband Paul built themselves back in the ‘80s, she found so
much inspiration and beauty, that finally, she had no choice but to let it
burst forth onto canvas.
As Terry taught herself to paint at the age of sixty-four, she quickly
discovered a knack for translating the whimsical beauty in her mind's eye
into work that was appreciated by the masses. Collaborating with the new
and upcoming gallery The Pearl of Door County (located in the Steel Bridge
Arts District of Sturgeon Bay), her work quickly became popular with locals
and visitors alike. Terry’s artwork was also purchased by Paramount
Pictures to be featured the movie series titled “Joe Pickett. By sharing her
work, Terry fulfilled her desire to activate the viewer beyond a passive gaze

In her artwork, Terry’s distinctive personal style emanates joy, using lots of
layering and color while expressing a vibrant spirit. Picturesque
landscapes, flowers, and the joy of Door County's four captivating seasons
are brought to life with harmonious colors that contrast the vastness of
space and time. As the artist explains, “I am a storyteller, and I wish for our
visitors to come on this visual journey with me to experience the peace and
calm that permeate this land we call home.”