"One of the things I like about watercolor is the spontaneity of it. You have an idea of what you want, but a lot of times, with watercolor, it’s like a controlled accident. When you work with watercolors, as long as I have, you know what it’s going to do with a certain amount of pigment and a certain amount of water and paper that’s a certain dryness level. And sometimes it may form an effect that you really like and don't expect. I guess that’s where the 'controlled accident' phrase comes from.”
-Terry Maxwell

Terry attended Emporia State University and got his teaching degree in art and Master of Science in Education with an art major. He married a fellow art student while attending ESU. His wife, Deb, has been very influential in his career. The two traveled together, showing their perspective work.

The Hadley Art Collection contains 9 of his pieces.