Terry, a self-taught artist who entered the wildlife art field 16 years ago after a hiatus from art for 18 years, finds his work an
endless inspiration. Terry lives his art. An avid fisherman and hunter, he does not separate the outdoor experience from his
work. Instead, he continues the experience on canvas.
Color and light are central to Doughty's award-winning paintings, but equally
evident are the sense of proportion and naturalness with which he approaches his subject. He applies his concern for authenticity
to his animal subjects as well. Experience as a taxidermist taught him attention to musculature and skeletal detail. He turns to references
like full-mount deer manikins, the Milwaukee Public Museum, the Milwaukee County Zoo, a Collection of zoological books, and an accumulation
of photos and sketches to ensure the accuracy of his subject's stance and movement.
