“Art Saved My Life”: Terry Urban’s Journey from DJ to Painter

“Art is therapy. It saved my life. It’s a way I express myself.” - Terry Urban Urban is a painter from San Clemente, California. A former New York DJ, he returned to painting ten years ago. His work draws from music, skate culture, and Western imagery, shifting between abstraction and figuration. This profile records Urban’s reflections on transition, discipline, and the lifelong pursuit of making honest work. Based in San Clemente, California https://terryurban.com/ At Seminal Artist Group, we define the future of the art world by ensuring that visual artists and rights holders retain control and maximize the value of their creations. We don’t just support artists—we elevate their practices, transforming artwork into cultural touchpoints through strategic licensing, brand development, and high-impact consumer products that forge deep, emotional connections with fans. Seminal is not for everyone. We collaborate with those who shape culture, not follow it. If your art is timeless, visionary, and commercially powerful, we craft the bespoke strategies to expand its reach—on your terms. 👉 Checkout Seminal: https://pxl.to/spotlight-yt 👉 Instagram:   / seminal.one   👉 LinkedIn:   / seminal-one   #SeminalArtistGroup #Copyright #ArtistsRights #ArtLicensing #CreativeOwnership #Art