Terri Thoman
Born in Japan, 1956, Terri Thoman’s artistic path would be imprinted by the nature of her surroundings, and by the age of nine would begin drawing and painting the elements of her life. It would be around this time she was introduced to printmaking … and the course was set.
Through the mid 1970’s – 80’s, Thoman completed two undergraduate programs; studying Art Education at Southeastern Mass. University and achieving a BFA in
Printmaking from Swain School of Design in New Bedford Massachusetts in 1982.
Through this foundation of traditional process Thoman’s career as a Printmaker
began. Returning to Texas, as an assistant Printer with Peregrine Press in Dallas, and
consulting for Booker T. Washington, School for the Visual andPerforming Arts. This
desire to share process and inspire artist of all ages would extend to positions
throughout the region, working with the Dallas Museum of Art, DISD Public School
system, Dallas County Community Colleges, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and other public and private institutions. In 2006, Terri Created the Printmaking Department for the Creative Arts Center of Dallas, establishing the first Print shop to focus on Non-Toxic process. 2017 would be the beginning of the Dallas Artisan Fine Print Studio, here Thoman offers other printmakers a place to create, and maintains a teaching studio.
As an entrepreneur, in the 1983, Thoman created a resource for local artist of North Texas, which would eventually grow to serve over 14,000 artists world wide. This shop, Paper Routes, supplied fine art papers from around the world, helping artists of all disciplines to follow their creative path, and still exists today, as Paper Arts.
Thoman’s passion for printmaking has flourished through the ups and downs of
both the economy and personal challenges. Her ability to share a deep well of
knowledge has guided artist of all skill levels to pursue their passions, she has been a
positive influence on the regional artists of North Texas and beyond.