Glen Rock Artist Joseph Terrone Paints Up Ridgewood

He kneels in front of Lucky Brand Jeans smearing warm greens and oranges on the kaleidoscope of colors that is now his pallet, gently dotting the canvas with a leaf just above a clocktower. Curious onlookers strut by, some stopping to ask: "Hey, what are you painting?"

On a clear, bright and brilliant fall day, they see – a swirling landscape scene of Ridgewood's landmark clock tower splitting Van Neste Square Park from the bustling concrete and brick downtown.

The man behind the scene is Joseph Terrone, a Glen Rock resident easily spotted by his trademark baseball cap. He blends a background in abstract art with the plein air movement, using bright, vivid colors to express his relationship with nature.

Influenced by Emile Gruppe’, the artist will be unveiling some of his recent pieces at the throughout the month of November.

The Brooklyn native formally trained at Brooklyn College and Pratt University and recently had a painting accepted by prestigious Artist Magazine as a finalist in its latest competition. His work can be seen at Right Angle Gallery in Hoboken, and online at The Brigham Galleries.

His smaller paintings typically sell for $350 and the larger, framed 18 X 24s go for around $1,900. Terrone also offers painting lessons at his Glen Rock art studio.

Terrone will be back on E. Ridgewood Ave. on Thursday, adding to his collection for the upcoming showcase at the library. Don't be shy, he says, introduce yourself.