Frederic Terreaux

Originally from Paris and now based in Sydney, I'm a lifelong artist and member of La Maison des Artistes in Paris since 1998 .

After five years of architectural studies in Paris, I enjoyed a successful 30-year international architectural career, contributing over 1300 commissioned illustrations for more than 120 clients ().

In 2017, I returned to my artistic roots, completing short courses at the National Art School and The Julian Ashton Art School.

Now a full-time painter, I approache my work using the problem-solving skills from my design and architectural background.
My artwork includes realistic cityscapes and narrative-driven portraits.

Influenced by 17th-century realist painters and modern greats like Ben Aronson and Lucian Freud, I find timeless inspiration in capturing contemporary life.

I believe in the enduring universality of painting techniques, emphasizing that, while the act of painting remains constant, it's the ever-changing world around us that provides an infinite canvas for documentation

2017
National Art School
2017
The Julian Ashton Art School
1986-1992
Diploma in architecture, Paris
1985
End of Second Degree
certificate in mathematics
and science

2024
VAS Winter exhibition, VAS Gallery
2024
VAS Autumn exhibition, VAS Gallery
2024
Urban Landscape series, PROJECT GALLERY 90
2023
Xmas works, PROJECT GALLERY 90