kristin maija peterson / Works on paper
KRISTIN MAIJA PETERSON / WORKS ON PAPER
Always Searching for Awe.
My work represents the wild, the messy, the misunderstood, and the “scapes” within our Midwest landscapes and those I discover abroad. The spaces and places I find intriguing and magical are the ones that are often passed over, yet their details and complexities reveal ecosystems vital to the whole and vital to our well-being. There is such awe and beauty in the natural chaos of things.
For every piece I draw, watercolor, or print, I craft a story that blends art with science to give you to a deeper understanding and connection to our natural world. Everything is amazing out here.
Welcome to my world at Terra Kind Studio. I hope you enjoy it here.
IN THE STUDIO
Featured Work
A Little Chaos
2023 © Kristin Maija Peterson I $3200
Professional grade watercolors on 300 lb. Fabriano Hotpress Paper. (29.25” H x 21” W Unframed).
ABOUT THIS PIECE
This is a love story about a small section of suburbia, a backyard we intentionally let go wild that belonged to a house we were renting. This wasn’t because were are irresponsible tenants. The fact was the backyard terrain was too dangerous to mow. What may have seemed like neglect to others was for me my secret “wild” garden.
awarded
Best In Show
Where Else But In Minnesota
My piece Tiny Universes won Best in Show at the Robbin Gallery 27th Annual Extremely Minnesota exhibit that just wrapped up on Sunday, December 4, 2022. This year’s juror was the incredibly accomplished artist and printmaker Amy Sands.
Where Else But In Minnesota
My piece Tiny Universes won Best in Show at the Robbin Gallery 27th Annual Extremely Minnesota exhibit that just wrapped up on Sunday, December 4, 2022. This year’s juror was the incredibly accomplished artist and printmaker Amy Sands.
Behind the Scenes
Natural things, references and drawings, studies that sometimes lead to progress, discoveries, and new directions. Just stuff that delights.




TEN PERCENT
10% of all Terra Kind Studio’s annual sales of original artwork and prints are donated to nonprofits working on environmental and climate change issues. By supporting this local artist, you can have beauty on your walls while doing good in the world.
All artwork shown on this website is protected by copyright law and can not be reproduced without expressed written permission by Kristin Maija Peterson.
If you like what you see here, be kind and share but don’t steal.
ABOUT
Terra Kind Studio showcases the creative work of visual artist and designer Kristin Maija Peterson. Growing up among prairies, lakes, rivers, and oak savannas along with her project work with environmental nonprofit organizations have collectively influenced her creative path. Kristin works in watercolor, graphite, color pencil, oil pastels and pen and ink, interpreting in detail the beautiful chaos within native wild spaces and its inhabitants found living there. She sees all living creatures as kin and is always kind to spiders.
Contact the Studio
e: hello@terrakindstudio.com
p: 651 318 7100