John Terdich

Artist on VibrantCast

I work primarily in two-dimensional media, drawing and painting. When the idea requires, I have also worked in printmaking, sculpture, and installation. I began a university degree in engineering in 1968 at the University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana; however, I eventually changed my major to the fine arts, but deferred the completion of my BFA. I became a sign painter apprentice in 1974 and continued in that trade with the same company for 26 years: Foster and Kleiser Outdoor/Patrick Media/ Eller Media/ClearChannel Outdoor. I completed my BFA and MFA at UIC while continuing commercial work. I moved into management in 2001 and became supervisor for the Rotate Department, which installs billboards in the Chicago metro area. Later I worked as supervisor for the Transit Department, which deals with advertising on the Chicago Metra rail system and stations. I retired from commercial work in 2010. Now, I focus on my own work and have been exhibiting at various galleries, libraries, and art venues.