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Terry Elkins Figurative Paintings

American, b. 1951
After growing up in the American South and receiving his BFA from Sam Houston State University, and an MFA from the University of Houston in Texas, Terry Elkins (b. 1951 | Mississippi) was drawn to the East Coast to forge his career as a painter. When Elkins first came to the South Fork of Long Island in the late 1980’s, the culture was slow-paced, humble, and centered around an economy of independent fisherman. Every day, Elkins would witness Baymen set out to sea in their dories to cast nets offshore to earn a living from their catch. Decades later, that lifestyle has sadly dissolved due to huge offshore fishing fleets, and the crunch of 21st Century conventions. Nonetheless, Elkins paintings are devoted to this humble vision of the Hamptons; where a dory can lay along the beach unlocked without fear of tampering or theft; and the serene beauty of the local landscape is more than sufficient to satisfy one’s way of life. After nearly 4 decades of living on the East End, Elkins avows that “there are many beautiful places here, and I will honestly say I’ve discovered most of them.” Unspoiled lands, fortunately protected by conservation easements, native ecosystems are allowed to thrive unhindered by human contamination and development.
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Artist: Terry Elkins
”Sunset Behind the Barn” American realist, oil painting, sunset, signed & framed
”Sunset Behind the Barn” American realist, oil painting, sunset, signed & framed

”Sunset Behind the Barn” American realist, oil painting, sunset, signed & framed

By Terry Elkins

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

"Sunset Behind the Barn" is an oil painting by contemporary American painter, Terry Elkins. The artist signed the painting verso, "Terry Elkins 2025 Sunset Behind the Studio Oil/Canv...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Terry Elkins Figurative Paintings

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"Barcelona Point" Oil Painting, Landscape of Sag Harbor Bay, Wetlands, Framed

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Located in Sag Harbor, NY

"Barcelona Point" is a contemporary landscape painting of the Sag Harbor Bay from the surrounding wetlands in summer. A peninsula of land hosts a line of green shrubs and small trees, which reflect onto the water below it. The blue sky blends into a soft pink as it meets the horizon. Frame Dimensions 24 x 30in Framed in a traditional style, white gold frame. Signed "Terry...

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“Just Passing Through” oil on canvas collage nautical, boats, neutral, framed
“Just Passing Through” oil on canvas collage nautical, boats, neutral, framed

“Just Passing Through” oil on canvas collage nautical, boats, neutral, framed

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An oil on canvas, canvas collage by American artist Terry Elkins. Elkins takes painted canvases and cuts them into simple dory boat shapes, and arranges them atop a texturally painte...

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“Long Island Sound” oil painting of two dory boats, textured, rustic, 48 x 78in
“Long Island Sound” oil painting of two dory boats, textured, rustic, 48 x 78in

“Long Island Sound” oil painting of two dory boats, textured, rustic, 48 x 78in

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A large scale oil painting, an expressive gesture creates textural intrigue between forms - two modest dory boats floating atop a teal and grey surface of water. Beneath the paint, l...

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