Terry Crump

Having spent many years painting and illustrating in a traditional realistic style, I made the decision to set some new goals for my art. To that end I viewed art in galleries, art shows and online for inspiration and to determine the aspects of paintings I really liked the most.

I have been influenced by many artists from impressionists to expressionists to pop artists to pure abstractionists. One example is the work of the Spanish artist, Jose Morello. I admire his ability to draw and paint expressively adding abstract elements creating chaos then bringing everything together to make splendid works. I also admire Jean-Michel Basquiat’s works based on his life experiences filled with raw passion.

My work is based on my own life experiences which are very much different from all the artists I admire. I make use of all kinds of subjects to create my paintings. I have no interest in painting them with detailed realism. I make them semi-transparent within a colorful abstract environment. My goal is to create a painting where the painting itself is the only important subject matter fostering a new memorable visual reality.

I expect the viewers of my work to find something relatable to them. More than anything I expect them to...

State University of New York at Buffalo
BFA in Communications Design

• February 17, 2013 “Exposed” Spring Street studios, Houston, Texas

• January 17 – February 8, 2013 – Art Dwellers “New Beginnings” show, Friendswood, Texas

• January 14 – March 1, 2013 - 2013 Juried Invitational Exhibition, Artists Alive and Well, 1600 smith St., Houston

• October, 2012 – Artists Alive and Well (AAW) Black and White show at Hungry’s Café, Houston, Texas