Terry Saul facts for kids
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Terry Saul
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Carl Terry Saul
April 2, 1921 |
| Died | May 1976 Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S.
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| Other names | Tabaksi, C. Terry Saul |
| Education | Bacone College, University of Oklahoma, Art Students League of New York |
Chief Carl Terry Saul (1921–1976) was a very talented artist and a leader of the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes. People also knew him as C. Terry Saul or Tabaksi. He was an amazing illustrator, painter, and even created large wall murals. He also worked as a commercial artist and taught art. From 1970 to 1976, he led the art program at Bacone College in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
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Early Life and Education
Carl Terry Saul was born on April 2, 1921, in Sardis, Oklahoma. He grew up to become a very important artist.
Studying Art at Bacone College
Saul went to Bacone College to study art. There, he learned from famous Native American artists like Acee Blue Eagle and Woody Crumbo. His classmates included Walter Richard “Dick” West, Sr. and Oscar Howe. These artists started to explore new art styles, moving beyond traditional Native art. They began using ideas from Surrealism and modern art.
Service in World War II
During World War II, Saul served in the United States Army. After the war, he continued his art studies.
Advanced Degrees in Art
He went to the University of Oklahoma in Norman. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in 1948. The next year, in 1949, he earned a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree. Carl Terry Saul was the very first Native American student to get an MFA degree from the University of Oklahoma. He also studied at the Art Students League of New York from 1951 to 1952.
Art Career and Teaching
In 1960, Carl Terry Saul lived in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Besides painting, he also worked at the Phillips Petroleum Company.
Saul's Unique Art Style
He was well-known for his beautiful watercolor paintings. He also used casein paint, which is a type of paint made from milk protein. His artworks often showed the heritage and ceremonies of Plains Tribes.
Leading the Art Program
Later in his life, Saul returned to teach at Bacone College. From 1970 until his death in 1976, he was the Director of the art program there. He helped many young artists, including Joan Brown.
Saul's Legacy
Carl Terry Saul passed away in May 1976 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. His amazing artwork is displayed in several important museum collections. You can find his pieces at the Gilcrease Museum, the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, and the Philbrook Museum of Art. His art continues to inspire many people.
