TERRELL HERBERT, a native of Edgard, Louisiana (a small town approximately 50 miles west of New Orleans) was born on January 27, 1962. This is the town where Terrell began his artistic journey. Drawing for Terrell started at a very young age however, the serious journey began in high school; then after graduated from high school in May 1980, Terrell attended Colorado Institute of Art in Denver, Colorado where he studied commercial arts.
The quest continues back in Louisiana where he attended The Cameron School ( a small technical school in New Orleans) where he took an architectural drafting class.
From there over the next 10 years Terrell would have painted portraits, murals, drawn caricatures, silk screened art, designed logos and more.
Now, November 20, 1993 Terrell is married to the beautiful Lisa Howard of New Orleans, a year into their union they made a faithful move to Atlanta, Georgia in December 1994. It was there Terrell began his career as a Graphic Artist for BellSouth Advertising & Publishing Company (now AT&T). June 10, 2002 Terrell & Lisa is blessed with a beautiful daughter, Anja Alaya.
Inspired by many great artist such as: Andrew Wyeth, James Wyeth, Norman Rockwell, Renior, Monet, Leonardo DeVinci, Rembrandt & more, Terrell fell in love with painting people where he continues today. Great organizations such as the African American For The Arts (AAFTA), and the Atlanta Portrait Society have also been a great inspiration.
Terrell is a member of the Atlanta Fine Arts League (AFAL). Terrell's favorites are painting portraits & nostalgia related art.
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