Capturing his animals in a moment of time and in all of their majestic beauty, his realist-impressionistic style, along with his magnificent sense of color, gives new meaning to Africa's spectacular scenery and wildlife.

Terry believes that traveling to Africa and seeing these animals in their native habitat helps him to see with "African Eyes". Terry feels that "I do my best to create a sense of energy and action. I capture emotional moments using color and light, sweeping brush strokes and bold swaths of color, drawing the eye into the scene. I want the viewer to feel the intense light and heat of the sun, creating atmosphere and mood".

For twenty years Terry was the owner of a large sporting goods business in Coeur d' Alene...