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British contemporary artist
Original oil paintings

(b.1953) Lancashire, England

A trained artist of recognition, contemporary landscape and still life painter Terence Clarke is highly regarded for his bold use of colour, strong drawing and distinctive flattened perspective. Fascinated by the interplay between drawing and painterliness, Terence masterfully balances the reality of observation with his expressive liberation of intense light and rich colour.

Born in Manchester and raised in the Ribble Valley, Terence studied Fine Art at Lancashire Polytechnic before going on to complete his Master’s Degree at the Royal College of Art. Immediately after his graduation in 1979, Terence exhibited his work in various galleries throughout London and the UK, firmly establishing what would become a successful career spanning decades.

Taking inspiration from Matisse, Cezanne and the Scottish Colourists, Terence skilfully uses colour to emphasise the drama of light in a bold, but seemingly natural way. His simple, yet vivid motifs are carefully constructed with an acute awareness of overall composition and harmony, yielding sensuous work of sheer visual delight. Through his own exploration of his surroundings, Terence shares a fresh experience and provides a renewed appreciation for the extraordinary quality of the visual world.

Terence’s career continues to flourish, and his paintings remain highly sought after by collectors of contemporary art. His work has been exhibited widely across the UK and hangs in many private and public collections around the world, including The Contemporary Art Society, the Royal College of Art and the Dudley Museum & Art Gallery. He has also written extensively for periodicals including Artists and Illustrators magazine and contributed to various books on technique and painting materials—most notably “Still Life” by Betsy Hosegood and “The Artist’s Manual”, published by Harper Collins.

Recently Acquired

Terence Clarke, Original oil painting on canvas, Flowers in the Window, Lake Garda Recently Acquired

Terence ClarkeOriginal oil painting on canvas Flowers in the Window, Lake Garda

£ 3,500.00
Terence Clarke, Original oil painting on canvas, Wild Pines near La Ciotat Recently Acquired

Terence ClarkeOriginal oil painting on canvas Wild Pines near La Ciotat

£ 2,500.00
Terence Clarke, Original acrylic painting on canvas, Harmony in Blue Recently Acquired

Terence ClarkeOriginal acrylic painting on canvas Harmony in Blue

£ 1,300.00

Available Artworks

Terence Clarke, Original oil painting on canvas, Lakes and Trees at La Marina

Terence ClarkeOriginal oil painting on canvas Lakes and Trees at La Marina

£ 1,900.00
Terence Clarke, Original oil painting on canvas, Pines Above the Bay, Theoule sur Mer

Terence ClarkeOriginal oil painting on canvas Pines Above the Bay, Theoule sur Mer

£ 1,800.00

A Selection of Sold Artworks

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Terence Clarke, Original acrylic painting on canvas, Triteleia and Eucalyptus

Terence ClarkeOriginal acrylic painting on canvas Triteleia and Eucalyptus

Terence Clarke, Original acrylic painting on canvas, Tulips at La Marina

Terence ClarkeOriginal acrylic painting on canvas Tulips at La Marina

Terence Clarke, Original acrylic painting on canvas, Still Life with Blue Pot

Terence ClarkeOriginal acrylic painting on canvas Still Life with Blue Pot

Terence Clarke, Original oil painting on canvas, Flowers in the Window

Terence ClarkeOriginal oil painting on canvas Flowers in the Window

Terence Clarke, Original acrylic painting on canvas, Coffee at La Marina

Terence ClarkeOriginal acrylic painting on canvas Coffee at La Marina

Terence Clarke, Original oil painting on canvas, Little Bay near La Ciotat

Terence ClarkeOriginal oil painting on canvas Little Bay near La Ciotat

Terence Clarke, Original acrylic painting on canvas, Tulips and Tangerines

Terence ClarkeOriginal acrylic painting on canvas Tulips and Tangerines

Terence Clarke, Original oil painting on canvas, Pines near La Ciotat

Terence ClarkeOriginal oil painting on canvas Pines near La Ciotat

Terence Clarke, Original oil painting on canvas, Delfland Sunset

Terence ClarkeOriginal oil painting on canvas Delfland Sunset

Terence Clarke, Original oil painting on canvas, Wild Pines near Theoule sur Mer

Terence ClarkeOriginal oil painting on canvas Wild Pines near Theoule sur Mer

Terence Clarke, Original acrylic painting on canvas, Pine Shadows, Cap Ferrat

Terence ClarkeOriginal acrylic painting on canvas Pine Shadows, Cap Ferrat

Terence Clarke, Original oil painting on canvas, Moonrise, Cape Cod

Terence ClarkeOriginal oil painting on canvas Moonrise, Cape Cod