About The Artist

Terry Willis About the Artist Iowa native, Terry Willis has been drawn to painting since 1974. In 1975, she joined the Navy and rendered landscapes and seascapes of duty stations on both coasts and in Iceland. Most of this early work has been sold and is no longeravailable. As a self taught artist, her style has evolved and progressed. Terry located to Utah and the Colorado Plateau in 1980. Here she was moved by the rugged canyons, peace and solitude found in the wild canyons. Working as a professional river guide, she shared these places with her clients, seeing first hand how a little desolation and solitude can change peoples lives. Terry brings this passion for place to her paintings. Painting what she sees, she captures a moment as light and shadow play across canyons, rivers and ridges. In each creation she strives to capture the feeling of being alone and at peace in an incredible but real place. Viewing her paintings is like a little respite in the wilderness. Terry also sees her work as preserving a piece of remote, wild and little known landscapes. Many of her paintings are in areas under threat of development. Terry works and plays in Price, Utah; living with her husband, two grandchildren and one large dog. Together they enjoy exploring the wild country of the Colorado Plateau and beyond. Articles: Sun Advocate Jan 13 2009 Expanding Horizens; trek into big time June 24 2009 Dino-Mine Play Groud Continues to grow May 24 2007 Main Street Gallery photo Commissions available many of the work listed in the sold section are commissioned pieces Galleries Contemporary Design and Art-Michael Melik 127 South Main, SLC UT Wohlers Art Gallery 8676 Sandy Ut Gallery Shows-Jan-Feb 09 Utah Landscapes in 15 Styles Contemporay Art and Design Jan -April 09 Price City Museum local Artists October 09 Contemporary Art and Design SOLO Show January 10 Contemporary Art and Design Landscape artists October 11 Wohlers Gallery Selected Artists Feb 12 Contemporary Art and Design “Beautiful Utah” Face book page link Terry Willis-Willis Works Studio