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John Terelak Paintings

American, b. 1942
American, b. 1942 John Charles Terelak is recognized as one of America's finest living impressionists. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he received formal art instruction at the Vesper George School of Fine Art. Terelak's love of paint and canvas and his thorough understanding of color theory and paint technique eventually led him to become Headmaster of the Gloucester Academy of Fine Art. As demand for his work grew, it eventually became necessary for John to devote his full energies to the creation of his own paintings. Since making that decision he has enjoyed outstanding and continuing success in his career. His professional career at the easel now spans more than three decades. In addition to his beautiful work in oil, Terelak is also a master in watercolor and pastel. He is also a past President of The New England Watercolor Society. While the subject matter of Terelak's paintings is as diverse as the world in which he lives, the 'Terelak touch' is unmistakable in each of his works. An intricate system of layered paint and glazing, incredible use of color, and rich surface texture are hallmarks of his paintings. He has a gift for observation and the ability to paint with both freshness and emotion. His paintings may capture the tranquility of an early spring morning in the Vermont countryside, the beaches of Cape Cod in the summer, a woman hanging her laundry, the great harbors of New York, the hustle and bustle of Times Square, or the serenity of the French countryside. John does a considerable amount of location work. He loves to set his easel up in the woods and chase the passing light with his brush and paints. While exercising appropriate creative license, he documents the beauty of his surroundings and posterity is somewhat the richer for every canvas he completes. The reception Terelak's work has received from serious collectors is strong evidence that his paintings will be recognized as an important and permanent part of the best of American fine art created in this century. His paintings are included in thousands of private and public collections throughout the United States. Included are the Andrew Mellon Foundation, Sheraton Corporation, Winthrop Financial Corporation, Prudential Insurance Company, Bank of Boston, Shawmut Bank, State Street Bank, Boston, and Sterling-Regal Publishing Company. Included among Terelak's private collectors are many prominent persons from the business world, the entertainment and sports industries, and perhaps most significantly of all, the art community itself. John Terelak has had a number of successful one-man shows. His works have been included in exhibitions at The National Academy of Design, The Boston Museum of Fine Arts, The Springfield Museum, and The Butler Museum, among others.
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Artist: John Terelak
"Gloucester Harbor" Impressionist Sail Boats on the Water Oil Painting Framed
"Gloucester Harbor" Impressionist Sail Boats on the Water Oil Painting Framed

"Gloucester Harbor" Impressionist Sail Boats on the Water Oil Painting Framed

By John Terelak

Located in New York, NY

A truly masterful depiction of several colorful sail boats in Gloucester Harbor, scene on the reflective water with a glowing sun shimmering through the puffed clouds. An oil on boar...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist John Terelak Paintings

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Oil, Board, Canvas

Raking Light
Raking Light

Raking Light

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

A contemporary impressionist painting of a rural fall landscape. Frame: 38 1/4 x 48 1/4 in.

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2010s Impressionist John Terelak Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Main Street Nantucket
Main Street Nantucket

Main Street Nantucket

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

Unframed Dimensions: 26 x 32 in. Framed Dimensions: 36 x 44 1/2 in. John Charles Terelak is recognized as one of America's finest living impressionists. Born in Boston, Massachusett...

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2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Early Sugaring
Early Sugaring

Early Sugaring

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

American, b. 1942 John Charles Terelak is recognized as one of America's finest living impressionists. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he received formal art instruction at the Vespe...

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2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Cherry Blossoms

Cherry Blossoms

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

American, b. 1942 John Charles Terelak is recognized as one of America's finest living impressionists. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he received formal art instruction at the Vespe...

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2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mystic Light

Mystic Light

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

John Terelak Biography American, b. 1942 John Charles Terelak is recognized as one of America's finest living impressionists. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he received formal art i...

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2010s John Terelak Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cripple Cove

Cripple Cove

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

American, b. 1942 John Charles Terelak is recognized as one of America's finest living impressionists. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he received formal art instruction at the Vesper George School of Fine Art. Terelak's love of paint and canvas and his thorough understanding of color theory and paint technique eventually led him to become Headmaster of the Gloucester Academy of Fine Art. As demand for his work grew, it eventually became necessary for John to devote his full energies to the creation of his own paintings. Since making that decision he has enjoyed outstanding and continuing success in his career. His professional career at the easel now spans more than three decades. In addition to his beautiful work in oil, Terelak is also a master in watercolor and pastel. He is also a past President of The New England Watercolor...

Category

2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Half Moon Beach

Half Moon Beach

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

John Charles Terelak is recognized as one of America's finest living impressionists. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he received formal art instruc...

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2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Unloading the Catch

Unloading the Catch

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

John Terelak Biography American, b. 1942 John Charles Terelak is recognized as one of America's finest living impressionists. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he received formal art i...

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2010s John Terelak Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A Ride in the Park
A Ride in the Park

A Ride in the Park

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

A contemporary impressionist painting of a horse drawn carriage in New York City. Frame: 38 1/4 x 48 1/4 in.

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2010s Impressionist John Terelak Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Rocky Mountain Vista
Rocky Mountain Vista

Rocky Mountain Vista

By John Terelak

Located in Wiscasett, ME

A monumental 59" x 82" with frame oil on canvas painting of a rocky mountain vista by John Terelak. Signed and dated lower left and inscribed verso. It...

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1990s American Impressionist John Terelak Paintings

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Oil

A Dance to Summer

A Dance to Summer

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

American, b. 1942 John Charles Terelak is recognized as one of America's finest living impressionists. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he received formal art instruction at the Vespe...

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2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pheasant Hunting
Pheasant Hunting

Pheasant Hunting

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

John Terelak Biography American, b. 1942 John Charles Terelak is recognized as one of America's finest living impressionists. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he received formal art i...

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2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

John Terelak Biography American, b. 1942 John Charles Terelak is recognized as one of America's finest living impressionists. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he received formal art i...

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2010s John Terelak Paintings

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Oil, Board

Fishermen

Fishermen

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

American, b. 1942 John Charles Terelak is recognized as one of America's finest living impressionists. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he received formal art instruction at the Vespe...

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2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Autumn

Autumn

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

John Terelak Biography (American, b. 1942) John Charles Terelak is recognized as one of America's finest living impressionists. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he received formal art...

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2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mending the Nets

Mending the Nets

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

American, b. 1942 John Charles Terelak is recognized as one of America's finest living impressionists. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he received formal art instruction at the Vespe...

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2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Early Snow

Early Snow

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

John Terelak Biography American, b. 1942 John Charles Terelak is recognized as one of America's finest living impressionists. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he received formal art i...

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2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A Day at the Beach
A Day at the Beach

A Day at the Beach

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

Unframed Dimensions: 26 x 32 in. Framed Dimensions: 34 1/2 x 43 in. John Charles Terelak is recognized as one of America's finest living impressionists. Born in Boston, Massachusett...

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2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Passing Clouds

Passing Clouds

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

Unframed Dimensions: 24 x 24 in. Framed Dimensions: 32 x 32 in. John Charles Terelak is recognized as one of America's finest living impressionists. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, h...

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2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Race Day

Race Day

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

American, b. 1942 John Charles Terelak is recognized as one of America's finest living impressionists. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he received formal art instruction at the Vespe...

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2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Tugboat Up for Repairs
Tugboat Up for Repairs

Tugboat Up for Repairs

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

John Terelak Biography American, b. 1942 John Charles Terelak is recognized as one of America's finest living impressionists. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he received formal art i...

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2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fish Frenzy
Fish Frenzy

Fish Frenzy

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

Underwater fish scene by contemporary impressionist painter John Terelak

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2010s Impressionist John Terelak Paintings

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Steaming Up

Steaming Up

By John Terelak

Located in Greenwich, CT

American, b. 1942 John Charles Terelak is recognized as one of America's finest living impressionists. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he received formal art instruction at the Vespe...

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2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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