About

Discover the artistic journey of Terence C Quinn, shaped by years of dedication, awards, and a deep connection to the Scottish landscape. Explore his career history, accolades, and exhibitions that define his unique approach to abstract realism.

Career history

Terence C Quinn's artistic journey is marked by a solid educational foundation and continuous professional development:

  • 1978 – 1982 Edinburgh College of Art [ Hons ]
  • 1982 – 1983 Post Graduate Diploma [ with Distinction ]
  • 1990 – 1991 Moray House College of Education
  • 2010 Stirling Uni. Masters Education.

Awards and scholarships

Throughout his career, Terence has been recognised with several awards and scholarships:

  • Andrew Grant Travelling Scholarship – Turkey 1982
  • Hospitalfield Summer School 1982
  • Magnolia Landscape Painting Prize 1982
  • Andrew Grant Scholarship – Canary Islands 1983
  • Largo Award 1983
  • Elected Professional Member – Visual Arts Scotland 1993
  • West Lothian Awards to Artists 1997, 1999
  • Member Society of Scottish Artists 2006 to present

Past exhibitions

Terence's work has been showcased in numerous exhibitions.

Where you can see his work in 2026:

  • Scottish Society of Scottish Artists (SSA) 11th January- 4th February 2026 at the Royal Scottish Academy BuildingsThe Mound Edinburgh
  • Scottish Society of Watercolourists (SWA) 15th February- 11th March 2026  at the Royal Scottish Academy Buildings, the Mound Edinburgh

One Person shows:

  • Open Eye Gallery , Edinburgh 1989, 92,
  • Loomshop Gallery, Lower Largo 1992, 93, 96
  • Adam Butler Fine Art , London 1996
  • Howden Park Centre Gallery , Livingston 1997, 1999, 2005
  • Framed gallery Edinburgh, Festival Exhibition 2010
  • Laonhead Farm, Biggar Little Festival, South Lanarkshire 2024
  • Artists Studio Livingston, West Lothian 2025

Group Shows

  • Various group shows – Collective Gallery, Open eye Gallery, Adam Butler Fine Art,Harburn Festival Art Exhibition 2004 – 2014

Regular exhibitor

  • Society of Scottish Artists,
  • Visual Arts Scotland
  • Royal Scottish Academy

"Terence C Quinn's art is a blend of abstract  and realism, perfectly capturing the essence of the Scottish landscape."

Art Enthusiast