John Charles Terelak was born in 1942, and he is recognized as one of America's finest living impressionist artists. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he received formal art instruction at the Vesper George School of Fine Art. Terelak's love of paint and canvas, and his thorough understanding of color theory and paint technique, eventually led him to become Headmaster of Gloucester Academy of Fine Art. As the demand for his work grew, it eventually became necessary to devote his full energy to the creation of his own paintings, enjoying an outstanding and continuing success in his career. His professional career at the easel now spans more than three decades. In addition to his beautiful work in oil, he is also a master in watercolor and pastel. With a number of successful one-man shows, Terelak also served as a past President of The New England Watercolor Society. His works have been included in exhibitions at The National Academy of Design, The Boston Museum of Fine Arts, The Springfield Museum, and The Butler Museum, among others.