The Story Behind Pin-nee

Each piece begins without a plan — just a blank canvas or a piece of linen — and becomes something unexpected. What starts as emotion is transformed into something soft, comforting, and full of personality.

From expressive paintings to whimsical pillows, every piece is designed to be lived with, carried, and kept close.

About the Artist

I'm Teresa Adams, a 67- year-old artist who began painting and sewing at 57. 

Ten years ago, I picked up a paintbrush for the first time. I had never painted before. I simply placed a canvas in front of me and began — not knowing what would come out, and still not knowing to this day.

Each painting takes anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour, and every time, I am surprised by what appears.

My paintings often carry deeper emotion. But when I began sewing — also for the first time — something different emerged. My pillows became light, whimsical, and full of character, almost balancing the emotions held in my paintings.  My original paintings and handmade pillow characters also inspire my greeting cards. With creative help from ChatGPT, I explore  new scenes and ideas.

Over time, this has grown into a collection of over 100 paintings, greeting cards and more than 60 unique pillow designs.

My work has been featured in the Boise Art Museum Gift Shop, and a few boutiques downtown Boise.

A Personal Note

I live in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and am a mother of four grown children.

Creating has become part of my everyday life — something that continues to surprise me, comfort me, and bring meaning in ways I never expected.

Each piece you see is part of that journey.