Terence Gilbert British, Contemporary

Terence Gilbert is a chronicler of the contemporary scene. This he achieves with supreme success in his unique style combining realism with impressionism. His primary interest lies in studying the way light falls upon the scene in front of him. He uses light as a means of bringing his subjects to life and he favours dawn and sunset when light contrasts are at their extreme.

Terence began his ‘official’ artistic training at the Camberwell Art School, although his father’s job as National Gallery warden allowed him to gain further valuable experience studying the techniques of the Old Masters. He began working in the competitive world of advertising as a free-lance illustrator, before deciding to devote himself entirely to fine art. A skilled draughtsman, Terence sketches or paints in watercolour in situ, before translating his images into oils. The quality of his canvases is based on assured draughtsmanship and exceptional observation enabling Terence to capture an exact moment of action as well as the atmosphere of the setting where the event is happening.

Terence’s range of work is remarkably varied. He is extremely well-known and highly regarded for his equestrian portraits and his paintings of racing and sporting themes. Moreover, he has achieved international renown for his portraiture. His most significant commission includes a painting of HM The Queen and President Regan riding at Windsor, which was presented to the President at the White House.