Interview
Teresa Deborah Ryle
A lot of Teresa’s artwork looks to traditional styles of art which are recognizable to the local area. She resides in Corsham in Wiltshire. A lot of inspiration is taken from Renaissance artists and even sculptures that she turns into paintings to give them some life. Her favourite subjects also include wildlife, particularly big cats. Teresa uses a wide range of media, oil paintings on canvas and wood panel, watercolours, pastels, detailed pencil drawings and also prints from my etchings.
What is your background and how did you start your journey in the art world?
“I can’t remember exactly how I started but I started drawing recognizable pictures at age 6. More so from age 13, did I really take painting seriously. So, I’ve been painting 63 years now or 56 depending on how you look at it.”
What inspires you?
“Anything and everything that I like. The range is vast.”
What themes do you pursue? Is there an underlying message in your work?
“Anything I like otherwise no preference.”
How would you describe your work?
“Recognizable, people don’t have to say anything like, ‘that’s nice what is it?’”
Which artists influence you most?
“Dead ones! Mainly the Renaissance Era but I’ve studied other eras too.”
What is your creative process like?
“My creative process is instinctive. I usually just get on with it, it’s as natural as breathing.”
What is an artist’s role in society and how do you see that evolving?
“My role is to avoid any kind of conflict, don’t antagonize anyone.”
