Paintings and Ceramics by Terry Woolliscroft
Potteries born Terry Woolliscroft enjoyed an entire career in the ceramics industry. He now paints in his studio in the Staffordshire Moorlands and has collaborated with the design of fine bone china mugs.
He paints in acrylics and oils, and having no traditional art schooling, is mainly self-taught. He enjoys painting landscapes, seascapes and still life and adapts his style according to the subject and his mood. He aims to capture an essence rather than a literal interpretation of his subjects and enjoys not just the colour but the textural quality of the paint. His paintings have no deep meaning; as he creates he senses when his painting begins to 'feel right'.
His paintings have found new homes here in the UK and as far afield as Japan, New Zealand, Arizona and Washington.
He draws inspiration from the rather special landscape of the north Staffordshire Potteries, and is influenced by Stoke artists Maurice Wade, Jack Clarkson, and Reginald G Haggar. He loves the work of Jiri Borsky, Rob Pointon and Ian Pearsall. More widely he loves the style and teaching of Hashim Akib and Marie Antoniou.
His work can be seen online, in his Etsy shop, and occasionally in local galleries.
What people say
"A fabulous piece of art; Thank you Terry" WG, Sutton Coldfield
"Happy is not the word. I’m so excited and can’t stop looking at it. It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for. A modern twist on the industrial history of the area... my perfect vision of my industrial roots in a city I love. It will be loved for many years to come." D, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent
"I love this canvas. As a 'Stokie' living away from home it really does bring a bit of my heritage into my house. Really good quality, looks amazing and I shall buy more from you again." JH, London
"Absolutely love this painting. It's even better in the flesh than on screen. I saw it posted on twitter and bought it within a minute - the proportions and colour balance are spot on." TP, Kent
"Excellent delivery communication and very prompt delivery (dispatched within a day ...) His enthusiasm about his art and their subjects is infectious and he's very generous in sharing his valuable insights." SB, Nagoya, Japan
"Your painting is gorgeous Terry. Beautiful bottle kilns of blue in the night sky, thank you again."
PS, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent
"I couldn't go on holiday this year because of the pandemic so I spent my savings on two original paintings and yours was one of them! I love the Potteries and your painting of the Falcon Works is perfect for me." KB, Werrington, Stoke-on-Trent
"I was born in Stoke so this will be a nice reminder. I can't afford a Maurice Wade yet but your pictures capture a similar atmosphere. Arrived safely - very well packed, lovely painting." CM, Berkshire
"Painted with astonishing talent and sent with astonishing speed. I love it." SPJ, Warwickshire
"The painting looks fabulous. I’ve been looking for something like this for ages. Fabulous service. Well impressed. Love it." AW, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent
"It's fantastic. No matter how dull the day is, it glows. When l come down in the morning it’s like the sun is shining on it! By the way your packing was a work of art too!" MG, Ulverston, Cumbria