Ted Clemens
Born and raised in New Jersey. Ted grew up surrounded by Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Meyersville. After graduating high school, he attended duCret School of Art in Plainfield. NJ and has studied under such notable artists as Furman Finck, S. Allyn Schaefer. Ferdinand Petrie and John Howard Sanden. A move west to Utah, then Texas have enriched his love of the outdoors and provided inspiration for his painting. Further involvement in his sons' activities in Boy Scouts and Venturing have expanded his interests -- and Ssubject matter -- to include living history, camping, and American Indian traditions.
Ted spent most of his career in commercial art, but in the last few years, has ventured deeper into the challenge of fine arts, concentrating mostly in oils, but also pastel - and with sketchbook in hand - pen & ink, and pencil.
Ted and his wife, Becky, live in Sachse, TX. They have 3, now grown children, Ben, Addi and Peter.
Shows include:
Paint Historic Waxahachie 2006, 2007, 2008 -1st Place awards 2007-08
Bosque Conservatory Art Council 21st Annual Art Classic, Clifton, TX
Art Splash. Graham, TX, 2007
Nomadas del Arte, Santa Fe, NM, 2008; Dallas. TX, 2009
Salon International, Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, 2008 – Jury’s top 50 award
Engine, Engine No. 9
Size 5 X 7
Price $225.00
Braids
Size7“ X 5”
Price $300.00
Into the West
Size 20 X 24 Original Oil
Price: $2000
Hot Sun Deep Shade - (Plein Air) 9"x12", Oil on panel. Sold
Quarter After Six - (Plein Air) 8"x10", Oil on panel. Sold
T Truck - (Studio) 6"x8", Oil on panel $300.00.
8 x 10 ORIGINAL OIL
‘WAITING’
PRICE:$500