Ed Terpening 
I’ve always found the creating a series of paintings is a great way to dive deeper on a subject or direction I like. I’ve recently completed a series of works that show the sea horizon at or around sunset, all in Watercolor. Enjoy the series here, and please share in comments your thoughts, including your … Read more
I’m pleased to announce that The Museum of Ventura County has chosen my art for their online exhibition marketplace, one of just six selected notable artists in the county. This month they’re featuring inexpensive original artwork for the holidays, including the work below. Enjoy and happy holidays!
The meaning of art on a grand scale was reinforced after a recent visit to an art museum after months of COVID-19 isolation. Having spent so much time viewing art through a smartphone or laptop, I was reminded of the impact large-scale art has when experienced in person. The art world is in distress: we … Read more
What attracts you to a work of art? As I write, looking around my living room, I see two patterns. First, I see paintings that act as windows into places I want to be, and the state-of-mind that appeals to me, like peace/tranquility, love or a place that sparks a memory. Second, I see paintings … Read more
“Creativity is a phenomenon whereby something new and somehow valuable is formed.” Wikipedia Creativity & Commerce I feel lucky to live my life in two worlds: technology and fine art. This intersection has given me insight into the risky nature of the creative process. Risk-taking is tied to commerce, otherwise, making (and keeping) money would … Read more
“Theme and variation is simply the combination into a single principle of the effects of contrast and repetition. Once a theme is stated, it may then be given a series of restatements, each recognizably the same, though each work a variation on the theme” John F.A. Taylor What does it mean to paint a series? Have … Read more
Oil paint has many unique qualities, including variations in texture, from light, watercolor-like washes, to impasto strokes of full body oil. Lately, I’ve been exploring the latter, painting with a fully loaded brush that creates bold strokes of color (called “impasto”, the technique of laying on paint thickly so that it stands out from a … Read more
For Pride month in San Francisco, I’ll be showing at both Spark Arts in the Castro and this national exhibition at the Harvey Milk Photo Center. Join me at the reception June 22nd. The works below can be purchased online now, but understand they can’t be shipped until after the show closes on July 21. … Read more
To help fellow artists achieve their color goals, I’ve documented how I approached a recent painting in terms of color and composition. I’ve taken many workshops, read many art books–but at the end of the day (at least for me), practicing the craft by covering miles of canvas is essential. It’s funny too how I’ve … Read more
Over the past several months, I’ve joined artists Alexander Nowik, Billy Douglas, and Steven Pomeroy under the leadership of Thomasina DeMaio and with the help of trans activist Donna Persona. Well over 100 portraits of local trans community members on display, including photographs, paintings, digital drawings and graphite. As each person sat for their portraits, … Read more