Terry Stolz is a contemporary painter whose work fuses raw emotion, mythology, and absurdity into bold, unforgettable images. Based in the Southwest, Stolz creates large-scale, textured paintings that explore the subconscious with a modern edge—where ritual meets rebellion, and beauty tangles with the bizarre.
Working intuitively, his figures emerge in dreamlike landscapes and surreal scenarios—chicken-headed dancers, abducted cows, and shadowy spirits appear in his world, rendered with rich knife work, glazing, and atmospheric color. The results are powerful statement pieces designed to provoke curiosity and spark conversation.
Stolz exhibits widely at top art festivals across the West and has received multiple awards for his work. His paintings are held in private collections and have been featured in publications including Bold Journey Magazine.
Driven to keep pushing the edge of expression, Stolz continues to evolve, creating paintings that feel both timeless and entirely of this moment.
Recognition & Collections
Awards at festivals including the Beverly Hills Art Show. Paintings held in private collections throughout the country.