It was at a very young age that Terri remembers always having a pencil in her hand and knew early on that she had a strong desire to create art.

“Drawing the figure really was my first introduction to Classical Art”. It became a growing fascination to see the human form in all its beauty and complexities. At age 26, Terri decided to enroll in a rigorous art program at Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado with the encouragement of Professor Ed Clemmer, a Sculptor and teacher. Ed Clemmer was very intent on teaching his students to draw the human skeleton before they were allowed to draw skin and muscle. It was Ed Clemmer who taught me to see beyond the human form.

In 1993, Terri returned to her hometown of Colorado Springs with her family and continued her study of the human figure at Bemis Art School. Five years later she found Cottonwood Artist's School and was moved by the talented artists who studied there. This was a turning point for Terri and a journey begun. With great vigor, she plunged right into painting and found herself completely absorbed. She began to take classes and workshops from well-known artists Chuck Mardoz, Eric Michaels, Ralph Oberg, Teresa Vito, Dan Schultz, Mary Dolph Wood, and Sparky Lebold. She hungered for the knowledge and tools needed to realize her dream of becoming a professional artist. Terri began to seek critiques from artists she admired. She read books about artists deceased and living and painted miles and miles of canvas. Terri was determined and focused.

Terri found herself captivated by the study of outdoor painting called “Plein Air Painting”. “Painting outdoors is a completely exhilarating experience and I seem to paint feverishly to capture that perfect light or shadow in the constant changing weather conditions”. Nature has proven time and time again to be the perfect teacher. “When painting outdoors you are completely and fully engaged in that moment in time and very intent on capturing that feeling on canvas.”

Today, Terri continues to hone her drawing skills with the human form and concentrates on painting landscapes and still lifes. With the help and support of her husband Steve, children Steven and Rosie, Terri has steadily gained recognition for her work. Her work hangs in Corporate and Private Collections all around the United States.

“To be able to recreate God's beauty is a tremendous priviledge for me and for that I am eternally grateful and humbled”.

Member of Pikes Peak Plein Air Painters | Member of Oil Painters of America

Represented by these galleries.

Terri would like to thank Denver Art and Frame for their service, support and excellent frames.


EDUCATION

Figure drawing, Sculpture, Design -Adams State College, Alamosa, CO.

Figure study-Bemis Art School, Fine Arts Center of Colorado Springs, CO

Figure study, Painting – Cottonwood Artist’s School, Colorado Springs, CO