John Terelak Art
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.to
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Artist: John Terelak
"Loblolly Cove" Impressionist Sea Scape with Waves Crashing Oil Painting Framed
By John Terelak
Located in New York, NY
A truly masterful depiction of waves crashing by the rocks at Loblolly Cover in Rockport Massachusetts. The scene of Seagulls flying through the water as the waves crash create a stu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist John Terelak Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"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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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.
Category
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Materials
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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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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...
Category
2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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...
Category
2010s John Terelak Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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...
Category
2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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...
Category
2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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.
Category
2010s Impressionist John Terelak Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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...
Category
2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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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Autumn
By John Terelak
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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 Art
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Canvas, Oil
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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...
Category
2010s John Terelak Art
Materials
Oil, Board
$30,000
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...
Category
2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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...
Category
2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$18,500
Along the Annisquam
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...
Category
2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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...
Category
2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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...
Category
2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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...
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2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fish Frenzy
By John Terelak
Located in Greenwich, CT
Underwater fish scene by contemporary impressionist painter John Terelak
Category
2010s Impressionist John Terelak Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
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...
Category
2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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...
Category
2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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...
Category
2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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...
Category
2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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...
Category
2010s American Impressionist John Terelak Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
$20,000
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...
Category
2010s John Terelak Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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