William E Ternes
For more than fifty years, William Ternes has been creating watercolor and oil paintings and this has honed his ability to see and interpret the environment. His affinity for the outdoors is expressed in his direct approach to painting with emphasis on nature’s luminosity.
He synthesizes various elements of nature–into strong, vibrant, visual statements through his use of brilliant, highly saturated hues and bold brush strokes.
Ternes’ paintings are thoughtfully planned yet their execution reflects the willingness to take risks. His images are suggested rather than finely dileated, thus allowing the viewer’s imagination to play a pivotal role in the interpretive process. The paintings by the artists Homer, Sargent and Sorolla have significantly influenced his painting philosophy.
Bill was born in Salem, Massachusetts. He has a degree in Art Education from the University of Wisconsin and his MBA from Columbia University. He has studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts of Boston and also the Massachusetts College of Art.
His paintings have been included in various exhibitions sponsored by the American Watercolor Society, Allied Artists, Audubon Artists, the National Arts Club and the Salmagundi Club. His work is shown regularly at the Guild of Boston Artists and The Copley Society of Boston.
Internationally collected, Mr. Ternes’ patrons are located in Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Japan and the United States. His paintings are part of the collection of the former Governor of Tortola, Sir Peter Penfold.
In April 2007, Bill was elected into the American Watercolor Society as a signature member.