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Will's Bio

Will Terry grew up just outside the beltway of Washington, D.C., where he enjoyed scouting, sports, and playing cello in his HS orchestra. He studied illustration at BYU, developing his interests and skills in drawing and painting. In 1992, he moved to Maryland in search of freelance assignments and within 3 months was working full-time as an illustrator.

His work has appeared in national advertisements for Sprint, Pizza Hut, M&M Mars, Fed Ex, Master Card and Citibank and in such publications as Time, Money, Wall Street Journal, Mac World, Arizona Highways, Seventeen and Better Homes and Gardens. His work has also been accepted into The Society of Illustrators.

Will's studio is usually overrun by one or more of his kids and their friends. He also shares his studio with school classes of all ages, from elementary through college. He enjoys talking to kids of all ages about his art and the creative process he uses in developing his art. In addition, he has been invited to speak at many schools, again from elementary through college.

Will Has illustrated 17 childrens books his life long dream after starting his art career illustrating for magazines, and advertisements. Armadilly Chili, written by Helen Ketteman, is in its second printing and has been chosen for the Texas 2x2 Reading List, the North Carolina Childrens Book Award, and the Arizona Young Readers Choice Award. Will is currently working on 4 books for various publishers - Albert Whitman, Simon & Schuster, and Random House. He teaches illustration part time at UVSC and enjoys snowboarding with his three sons and a warm fire with his wife.

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