Jack Terry

Artist Biography

Jack Terry's maternal grandfather was a rancher and a cowboy who rode on some of the last great cattle drives out West. His paternal grandmother was a painter who vividly captured the people and landmarks of Texas. From his earliest childhood days, Jack Terry found himself immersed in the worlds of both cowboys and art, prints and posters. From the age of three, he worked to perfect the talent that has made him one of America's most honored Western artists.

Meanwhile Jack Terry spent time with the ranchers and cowboys from his grandfather's world, a habit he kept up throughout his formative years. Even after graduating from the University of Texas in Austin, he took every opportunity to do day-work on various ranches in search of inspiration and new subject matter. While in college, Terry majored in journalism and minored in art. By the time he earned his degree, he already had art, prints and posters displayed in galleries throughout Texas.

In addition to his many successful one-man shows and associations with galleries, Terry opened his own Jack Terry Fine Art Publishing business in 1990 with his wife, Mary. Since then they have published more than 65 limited-edition art prints and posters on canvas and archival paper. Jack Terry's art, prints and posters hang in prominent collections throughout the world including The King Ranch, Exxon-Mobil, actor Burt Reynolds, Dick Clark, country singer Travis Tritt, PGA Champion Hal Sutton, Governor Ann Richards, the Lyndon B. Johnson Library and President George W. Bush. Jack and Mary Terry have two married daughters and 5 young grandchildren residing near Georgetown and Dallas. Both families often visit the ranch and experience many enjoyable adventures. Jack's hobbies include golfing, fishing and gardening.

Jack Terry Art, Prints and Posters Collection