After earning a degree in Commercial Art, Terrie Shaw envisioned a dynamic career in the art world. However, life took her on a different path. She fell in love with a minister, and together they traveled across Canada, building a life filled with adventure and raising five wonderful children.Despite stepping away from a traditional art career, Terrie's passion for creativity never wavered. She studied with renowned artists, honing her skills in journaling, pen and ink sketching, watercolor, portraiture, still life, landscapes, and plein air painting using various mediums. Her five energetic children often served as her inspiration, providing countless opportunities to sketch and paint their lively antics.Now, with her children grown and leading their own lives, Terrie dedicates her time to creating art in beautifully hand-bound Coptic stitch journals, which she fills with sketches, paintings, and personal stories. She aspires to publish several of these collections, including 22 Houses I Have Lived In, Children Learn What They Live, Gardening, and Teaching Art, Sharing What I Know.