Terese Bartholomew is a retired museum curator. She learned to draw and paint at a young age and her sketchbook and tiny box of watercolors accompany her on all her travels. Terese grew up in Hong Kong in a large garden that spurred her passion for plants and trees of all kinds. She began studying with Mary L. Harden in 2007 and has since become a Master Artist in Botanical Illustration. Terese exhibits for nonprofits and sells to public and private collectors.