Terry Benson has been painting and exhibiting his work since the early 1980′s.
After the death of his mentor Graeme Inson, in 2000, Terry commenced tutoring one day a week.
Graeme painted in the “Meldrum” tradition of tonal painting, and has influenced Terry in his approach to the Portrait genre.
Training
1979 – 1982 The Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney
1983 – East Sydney Technical College
1989 – 2000 Graeme Inson Studio.
Awards & Selected Exhibitions
Terry has won several awards in regional exhibitions.
2007 Finalist – The Lexus Mortimore Award
2006 1st Prize – The Maroubra Art Show
2005 – ‘Highly Commended’ – The Drummoyne Art Society Exhibition.
2005 – Finalist – ‘Commended’- The Berkelouw Portrait Prize.
2003 – ‘Commended’ – The City of Ryde Art Society Annual Exhibition.
2002, 2003 & 2004 – Finalist – The Camberwell Rotary Art Exhibition, Melbourne.
Exhibiting Memberships
The Royal Art Society of N.S.W.
Portrait Artists Australia
Drummoyne Art Society