Terence Finch

Terence is a New York based artist, known for his vivid contemporary portrait paintings. People are describing his work as "Tintin meets Commando Comics.....with a big punch of pop".

His portraits range from those of unknown to famous people or historically significant individuals that have largely been forgotten. Some have incredible back stories, whilst others do not. "It is interesting to me, that with each piece I start, there is always a tenuous link or the slightest of exposure to an image, that has peaked my interest so much that I start researching. This interest develops rapidly with my research. Through observations and sketching, the concept develops. One might say that there is a symbiotic relationship between my initial exposure, the creative process, right through to the finished product. It is not always a picture or image that sparks my interest, sometimes it might just be the color of a fabric or a piece of clothing that starts me off."

"I might see something, in an ordinary every day setting. It could seem fairly innocuous or mundane at the time, but I will note it in my journal anyway. I might not revisit it for a few weeks, months or sometimes a year. Then I will slowly work the source material and notes I...

Terence was born and educated in England, where he attended St George's School, Hampshire. He studied fine art at Peter Symonds College, Winchester.

In 2013 Terence was offered the opportunity to relocate to Manhattan, New York City. It was here that he was fully able to pursue his vocation. For the most part he is entirely self taught. Throughout the years he has attended The National Academy School of Fine arts and Art Students League of New York.

© Copyright Terence Finch 2015

- Marmaronek Artist Guild exhibition. Larchmont, NY 2019.
Group show

- Concurrence - Presented by Gallery 55, DUMBO, Empire Stores Brooklyn, NY 2018/9.
Group Show

- 57th Armonk Outdoor Artshow 2018:
Solo

- 33rd Chelsea International Fine Arts Exhibition 2018 - Group show conducted by Agora Gallery Chelsea.

- Westport Contemporary Art fair 2018:
Group show

Westport Contemporary Art fair 2017:
Group show

- 56th Armonk Outdoor Artshow 2017:
Solo

- National Academy School of Fine Arts 2017:
Group show.