Recently Acquired 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.
Exhibitions at York Fine Arts featuring Terence Clarke:
- Summer Exhibition
- Manchester Art Fair 2024
- Fresh Art Fair: Cheltenham 2024
- Manchester Art Fair 2023
- Painting the Light: Terence Clarke and Mike Hall
- Manchester Art Fair 2022
- Breaking Free
- Summer Exhibition
- Spring Exhibition
- A Room With A View
- Prismatic Palettes
- All Things Bright
- Christmas for Collectors: Gifts Under £800
- Treasures of the Continent
Available Artworks
Recently Acquired
Recently Acquired Terence ClarkeOriginal acrylic painting on canvas Pink Poppies
£ 1,500.00
Recently Acquired Terence ClarkeOriginal acrylic painting on canvas High Yellow
£ 1,400.00
Recently Acquired Terence ClarkeOriginal acrylic painting on canvas Blue Garden
£ 1,400.00
Recently Acquired Terence ClarkeOriginal acrylic painting on canvas Red Shift
£ 1,400.00
Recently Acquired Terence ClarkeOriginal acrylic painting on board Old Spanish Roses
£ 1,200.00
Recently Acquired Terence ClarkeOriginal acrylic painting on board Spanish Lemons
£ 1,000.00
Terence ClarkeOriginal oil painting on canvas Patisserie
£ 1,400.00
Terence ClarkeOriginal acrylic painting on canvas Washed Cherries
£ 1,400.00A Selection of Sold Artworks
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Terence ClarkeOriginal acrylic painting on boardThe Spanish Poppy
£ Sold
Terence ClarkeOriginal acrylic painting on canvasAutumn Woodland
£ Sold
Terence ClarkeOriginal oil painting on canvasBeehives, Normandy
£ Sold
Terence ClarkeOriginal oil painting on canvasPines by the Lake, Spain
£ Sold
Terence ClarkeOriginal oil painting on canvasOld Spanish Town
£ Sold
Terence ClarkeOriginal oil painting on canvasPines Above Theoule sur Mer
£ Sold
Terence ClarkeOriginal acrylic painting on canvasFlowers in the Window, Chalki, Greece
£ Sold
Terence ClarkeOriginal acrylic painting on canvasInterior with White Poppies, La Marina
£ Sold
Terence ClarkeOriginal oil painting on canvasFlowers in the Window, Lake Garda
£ Sold
Terence ClarkeOriginal acrylic painting on canvasHarmony in Blue
£ Sold
Terence ClarkeOriginal acrylic painting on canvasTriteleia and Eucalyptus
£ Sold