Expanding past the limits of consciousness through artistic expression.

Terry Valdez Studios

Terry Valdez

Meet the Artist

Terry’s love for art began at a very young age. With connections in various mediums, Terry has brought forth the integrity of imagination into and across all ages of artistic expression. Spending several years teaching, Terry continuously grew his artistry through methods that explored different mediums and all the ways in which art can be shared. Grace, free flowing spirit, and intentionality reflects in many different ways across all of his pieces. Whispers of his gentle soul, brings forth emotion stored in each brush stroke.

Terry has also participated in various art exhibitions to share his passion with many around the world.

  • • Sedona Arts Center Sedona, AZ 2022

    The Art of Zen and Dying - Alok Hsu Kwang-han

    • Lesley College Cambridge, MA 1994

    Master of Education- Creative Arts

    • Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA 1974

    Bachelor of Arts- Art Education K-12

    • Instituto de Allende San Miguel, Mexico 1970

    Mural Painting, Textile Design, and Drawing

    • Gandie Brodie School of Fine Arts Newfane, VT 1969

    Painting and Drawing

  • • Lemolo Café & Deli Wenatchee, WA 2023

    • Collective Visions Gallery Bremerton, WA 2023

    • Art Alley Gallery Wenatchee, WA 2023

    • Graves Gallery Wenatchee, WA 2022

    • Port Angles Fine Arts Center Port Angles, WA 2021

    • Pybus Market Wenatchee, WA 2021

    • Café Mela Wenatchee, WA 2019

    • Misawa, Japan Drawings 2000

    • Sleeping Lady Retreat Center 2000

    • Russia Wenatchee Rotary Triosk, Russia 1999

    • Starbucks Coffee Company Wenatchee, WA 1998

    • Gathering of Stone, Root, and Spirit Wenatchee, WA 1996

Terry has spent many years creating various public art pieces in the community he shares his gifts. These public displays integrate various remembrances of all people across time. What makes these pieces special as public displays is the intentions in which they were created. Terry's intentionality within his art pieces has earned recognition in various fields of practice, that acknowledge the creative mastery of Terry Valdez Studios Senior Artist.

Public Art & Awards

  • • Rotary Peace Park Wenatchee, WA 2022

    • Art Pathways Pinnacles Prep Wenatchee, WA 2021

    • Kiwanis Methow Park Wenatchee, WA 2018-2021

    Trust for Public Land Renovation

    • Chelan Street Safety Corridor Wenatchee, WA 2018-2019

    • Washinton State Apple Blossom Festival Wenatchee, WA 2016-2019

    • Confluence Health Healthy Steps Mural Wenatchee, WA 2006

    • Link Transit Confluence of Communities Wenatchee, WA 1997

  • • Paul Harris Fellow Wenatchee, WA 2022

    Received from Rotary Wenatchee, the Paul Harris Fellow is the highest form of recognition a Rotary Club can bestow. It is presented to a Rotarian or a member of the community who has made an outstanding contribution to the community.

    • One Community Award Our Valley – Our Future Wenatchee, WA. 2019

    • Director General Award Washington State Apple Blossom Festival Wenatchee, WA 2016

    • Lifetime Achievement Award City of Wenatchee Wenatchee, WA. 2015

Trickster Coyote

Our Inspiration

Trickster Coyote- refers to an intelligent mythical figure in Native American folklore, labeled as a trickster by ancient Navajo. Tempted to challenge authority and test boundaries, Coyote embodies wit and adaptability while playing a central role in stories that offer humor, wisdom, and moral ambiguity, reflecting the complexities of human nature and traditional beliefs.

A note from the artist…

“Coyote is ever present in my Trickster life. Be it through Dreams, Messengers or Story Telling.

I have come to value the importance of Messengers that have entered my life,
be it brief encounters or life long friendships. The signs are all around us on a daily basis.

I encourage you as the viewer to take a few still moments to experience each of
my paintings or drawings. Do they relate to a part of your own emotional,
physical or spiritual journey?”

~Terry Valdez