Terry Mason's Paintings

I paint to tell a story about a glimpse in time. I want somehow to catch the world in the moments between what we are on our way to and what we are leaving behind. I want us to remember the glances at the beauty of our natural world, the people we love, and the very things that remind us of the wonder of our world. I can’t imagine not painting and don’t remember a time when art was not important to me. I am an oil painter. If at all possible I start with a plein air painting. Sometimes I will paint several paintings of the same spot to find the best time of day, the best light, and the best composition. Sometimes a plein air painting is my finished piece but it also serves as my “color memory” for larger studio works.
To paint in a place will give more life to a painting than anything I know. Later, when doing a larger piece in my studio, I use my visual memory to remind me of the feel of that day and what thrilled me in the first place. It is that glimpse that took my breath away that first inspired me to stop, set up my easel, and capture in paint a moment in time. I am mostly a painter of landscapes. When I paint people I like to show them in their world. It is my hope to capture the loveliness around me to remind myself that I am a steward of this planet. It is simply my pleasure to catch the world’s moments and to share those with others. You may have passed this way yourself. And if you have, you may want to have that moment captured for your memories. I also do paintings of people’s favorite views and places. I believe it is our memory of glances and glimpses that inspire us throughout our days and our lives. I hope you enjoy the view. If you are interested in purchasing any of my paintings or setting up a commission for me to paint a favorite view you can contact me at by or call me at 941-924-0818. Education: Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston, MA Workshops with various artists including Joe McGurl, Don Demers, Douglas Flynt, Carol Jenkins, Mary Erickson, Stan Moeller and Dennis Poirier and especially Val Sandell. I am always inspired by the comments of fellow painters, friends, and viewers. Thank you all. Galleries: Village Voices and Eclectic Art Emporium in Bradenton, Florida Beanz Gallery in Sarasota, Florida Interior Motives in St. Petersburg, Florida Venice Art Center in Venice Florida Recent Awards and Shows: UPCOMING: Light Chasers: Plein Air Painters of the Sun Coast; Gala Opening March 16, 2012 at the Celery Barn Gallery, Sarasota, FL. UPCOMING: Wekiva Paint Out March 5 - March 12, 2012. Time captured Anew in Plein Air Venice Art Center 2012 Member Show Venice Art Center 2012 Canaveral Seashore Paint Out 2011 Juried membership into Women Painters of the Southeast 2011 Open Air Arts: Paint Out in Melrose, Florida Three person show at Player's Theater Gallery January 2011 Named Signature Member for Plein Air Florida 2010 Sarasota's Eye for Art 2010 and 2011. 2010 Honorable Mention Museum of Florida Art and Culture. Juried show and paint out, 2009. Paint The Town: Juried paint out 2008, 2009 and 2011. Honorable Mention in 2008. Invitational group show "The Art of Giving" at Interior Motives Gallery in 2009. Spring Exhibition Venice Art Center 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. Landscapes and Seascapes. Juried Show, Venice Art Center 2009. Paint Out in Paradise, Invitational 2008, 2009 and Merit Award 2010. First Runner Up to Best in show: York Art Center, York, Maine 2006 Invitational Odiorne Point Paint Out in Portsmouth, NH 2005/2006 Press: Terry Mason, Deb Cram, and Dean Diggins. “Sense of Place” Article and front cover of weekly Spotlight Magazine. Featured paintings of Terry Mason done from photographs of Italy taken by Deb Cram. Also included works by Dean Diggins. Feature article in Dover Democrat and York Independent. Terry Mason, Dean Diggins, and Dennis Poirier summer show. Article in York Independent, Dover Democrat, and Portsmouth Herald.