Ep. 191: Mason Terra

Welcome Mason Terra, a South Coast Massachusetts abstract oil painter. He was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, and graduated from Westport High School. Mason went on to study archaeology at Bridgewater State University. Mason Terra's passion since childhood has always been drawing. His architect father was a big influence. Doodling constantly, he created characters inspired by movies and games. Despite not taking any art classes, Mason continued to draw through high school and started researching contemporary painters in his senior year. Although studying the subject at Bridgewater State University, it was during the pandemic that he realized archaeology was not his true passion. Creating works of art, on the other hand, was! After the pandemic, he switched his major at Bridgewater State University to studio fine arts and has continued to paint ever since. He has had his work published and has been represented in gallery exhibits. Mason is a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu instructor.  and has been for almost 8 years. He trains every week and finds parallels between painting and Jiu-jitsu. Mason speaks with The Artists Index's cofounder, documentarian, and podcast host, Ron Fortier, about his continuing journey as a painter. This episode was recorded at our recording studio at Spectrum Marketing Group at  Howland Place in New Bedford. If you would like to be a guest on The Artists Index or have a suggestion, please let us know! The Artists Index also uses Zoom to accommodate our guests' schedules and to allow them to remain in the comfort of their homes, especially those who no longer live on the South Coast of Massachusetts.  Mason Terra Westport, Massachusetts 02790 Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram     Listen in on the Southcoast Artists Index Podcasts and read the Articles for up close, personal, and informative conversations with the makers, performers, supporters, and cultural impresarios of the remarkable creative community of South Coast Massachusetts including New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Westport, and beyond.   Enjoy the show? Consider making a donation.