Artist Bio
The extensive breadth and excellence of the work of multitalented, multi-degreed, modern Renaissance man, Dan Terry of Austin, TX, is almost unfathomable. <br>While his mural and art in exhibitions are seen annually by millions, he’s also known for his extensive work in film, television production, digital 3D, music performance, guitar design and restoration; set, film, toy, product and graphic design, writing (author of four books on human sexual chemistry on Amazon, a biography of Lord Byron, and another on David Ogilvy, legendary ad man, plus several screenplays), and teaching. His work has won national and regional awards and acclaim in Computer Animation (Siggraph Aurora Animation 1985), fine art painting (many in juried and museum exhibitions, including full election to the Pastel Society of America), Teaching (first place National Student Advertising Competition faculty advisor 1990, and others), acting, and graphic design.
“Lucky that Way” author Brad Fregger wrote that Terry is “one of the finest 3D artists in the world today.” One of the pioneers in CGI 3D modeling and rendering, in recent times he's returned to traditional media with a modern twist, with over 250 murals across the state of Texas, some incorporating theatrical lighting and sculptural elements. His work has recently been included in the Collectible and Investment Art Guide 2025.
His work is in the permanent collections of the Witte Museum and the historic Alamo in San Antonio, and collections around the USA. His work is represented by the Global Vision Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery in Houston.
Education: BAAS: interdisciplinary management with art direction focus, Texas State University, 1984
MA photojournalism, University of Texas, 1990
ABD PhD mass communication/advertising, University of Texas, 1996