Artist Bio

Teri Larson Clark is a painter whose work is rooted in close observation of animals and the natural environments that allow them to exist quietly and on their own terms. Her practice is shaped by a lifelong habit of watching the living world with care and patience, and by a deep reverence for creation.

After years of creative work across multiple disciplines—including theater design and direction—Clark returned fully to painting following her retirement from teaching. She pursued formal study through workshops, art leagues, and extended training with the Milan Institute, refining a practice grounded in realism, restraint, and attentive presence.

Clark paints animals, landscapes, and florals not as symbols or staged subjects, but as moments of life unfolding without performance. She is drawn to stillness, posture, and behavior, allowing each subject to retain its autonomy within the work. Landscapes serve as supportive environments, offering space rather than spectacle.

For Clark, painting is both an act of observation and an expression of gratitude. Her work reflects a belief that creation speaks quietly and does not need embellishment—only careful attention. Through her paintings, she invites viewers into moments of calm recognition, where reverence, presence, and quiet joy naturally arise.