TERENCE MCKENNA
Portraits
Terence McKenna’s portraits are warm and intimate studies of character and personality. His subjects are drawn from all ages and walks of life and include many actors as well as writers, dancers and other people connected with the arts.
“Thank you so much for an inspiring and peaceful moment in the heart of busy London, Terence. I had the unexpected privilege to get acquainted with your amazing paintings.”
Klaus Radke
West German Broadcasting Corporation
TWO PORTRAITS 2025
Errol Lloyd, painter, sculptor and writer.
Oil on canvas. 50×46 cms.
Joan-Ann Maynard, actress, director and teacher.
Oil on canvas. 50×46 cms.
THREE PORTRAITS FROM 2024
Peter Dellensen
Oil on canvas. 56×46 cms.
Bluey Thomson-Richardson
Oil on canvas 75×58 cms.
Delphi Thomson-Richardson
Oil on canvas. 75×58 cms.
PORTRAIT FOR THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNAECOLOGISTS
“I was delighted to be asked to paint the portrait of retiring president, Dr Eddie Morris CBE, for their fabulous new premises in Union Street, London.
The college is a very special institution that is dedicated to improving the health of women and girls worldwide.
The unveiling of the portrait coincided with the admission ceremony for new members and fellows and it was a real privilege to be among such gifted and dedicated young medical professionals. Indeed, the college represents a community of over 16,500 members from almost every country in the world and the new premises are a fitting home for this important centre for women’s health globally.”
Portrait of Dr Eddie Morris CBE.
Oil on canvas.
134 x 96 cms.
Oil on canvas. 134 x 96 cms.
THE ARTIST’S STATEMENT
FRANS HALS
WE, THE PEOPLE
ROMAN PORTRAIT SCULPTURE
OTTO DIX
GALLERY
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Dancer and Costume Designer, Lydia Azzopardi.
Oil on canvas, 71 x 50 cms.
Young Indian Woman with a Gold and Pearl Earring.
Oil on canvas, 51 x 41 cms.
Actor, Karl Johnson.
Oil on canvas, 56 x 46 cms.
Actor, Roger Lloyd Pack.
Oil on canvas, 56 x 46 cms
Actress, Zoë Wanamaker CBE.
Oil on canvas, 66 x 56 cms.
Actor, Kenneth Cranham.
Oil on canvas, 82 x 71 cms.
Actor, Kenneth Cranham.
Oil on canvas, 46 x 41 cms.
Poet, Jehane Markham.
Oil on canvas, 46 x 41 cms.
Writer, Elspeth Barker.
Oil on canvas, 153 x 112 cms.
Actor, Ray Winstone.
Oil on canvas, 122 x 102 cms.
(Detail)
Willow Major, Student.
Oil on canvas, 102 x 81 cms.
Melissa Booton, Horticulturist.
Oil on canvas, 51 x 41 cms.
Ted Booton, Chartered Accountant.
Oil on canvas, 51 x 41 cms.
Two-Year-Old, Jack Rayner.
Oil on canvas, 46 x 41 cms.
Professor John Lindsay Smith.
Oil on canvas, 56 x 46 cms.
Photographer, Christopher Barker.
Oil on canvas, 46 x 41 cms.
Dancer and Choreographer, Cesc Gelabert.
Oil on canvas, 56 x 46 cms.
Actor, William Zappa.
Oil on canvas, 56 x 46 cms.
Collectors, Chris and Birthe King.
Oil on canvas, 120 x 127 cms.
HH Judge Peter Rook KC at Court No.1, The Old Bailey.
Oil on canvas, 61 x 70 cms.
Audrey Sharp, Head of Human Resources.
Oil on canvas, 56 x 46 cms.
Actress, Kika Markham.
Oil on canvas, 56 x 46 cms.
Actor, Tim Woodward.
Oil on canvas, 61 x 66 cms.
Andy Smith, IT Professional.
Oil on canvas, 56 x 46 cms.
“We continue to be captivated by the portraits Terence painted of our daughter, Willow, and son, Hal. He did so much more than reproduce their likeness. He captured their very being at a distinct moment in time.”
Lighting designer, Mark Major and Riel Karmy Jones KC.
“If the house burnt down Terence McKenna’s portraits of our children would be the things we would save. They are a constant source of pleasure to us, even more so now our children have left home.”
Jane Booton.
“I particularly like my ‘Death Mask’. Like something out of the John Soane Museum!”
Actor, Kenneth Cranham.
Portrait of HH Judge Peter Rook.
“A wonderful portrait of a wonderful man and judge”
Bruce Houlder CB KC DL.
“There is a depth of character in Terence’s portraits that goes to the essence of his subjects. I think he’s captured me as I see myself, my whole self!”
Actor, William Zappa.
“I had a desire to have a portrait ever since I was young. It struck me that ordinary people could be painted, not just the rich and famous. When I saw Terence’s work, the blend of classical skill and contemporary mood, I knew the time was right.”
Audrey Sharp.
“I had never thought of having a portrait painted until I saw Terence’s work. I suddenly knew I wanted him to create a lasting memory of John when he was well and enjoying life.
Vanessa Lindsay Smith
EVOLUTION OF A PORTRAIT.
Portrait of Kenneth Cranham from first to last.
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Terence McKenna is in regular demand for commissioned portraits and he travels widely, both here and abroad, to meet with clients. If you are intersted in discussing a project, please contact him direct.
To find out more about the commissioning process, please visit the Commission a Portrait page.
