Welcome to the world of Teri Hendrich (m. Cusumano), where painting becomes a form of modern alchemy—transforming celestial principles, color theory, and emotional resonance into works of quiet power and luminous beauty.
A Los Angeles native with over two decades of professional experience, Teri refined her eye for atmosphere and narrative at ArtCenter College of Design, graduating cum laude, and later through seventeen years in the animation industry as a background painter and color supervisor on acclaimed productions such as Krapopolis. This foundation—rooted in world-building, color mastery, and visual storytelling—forms the backbone of her studio practice today.
Her work is shaped by an elegant convergence of influences: the emotional impact of Romanticism, the poetry of the Pre-Raphaelites, and the mythic depth of the Symbolist movement. Yet what truly distinguishes her process is the integration of her study of the cosmos under renowned astrologer Austin Coppock. Teri approaches each piece with the sensibility of an esoteric tradition—reading the language of planetary cycles, rhythms, and archetypal energies, and weaving those forces subtly into her work. The result is art that carries a sense of presence: refined, resonant, and quietly enchanted.
Teri’s paintings have been exhibited throughout Los Angeles, featured on film sets such as Abbott Elementary, and recognized by the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles in their 62nd Annual Illustration West Competition. Her collectors include creative industry leaders, a state senator, and a celebrity chef—patrons drawn to works that feel both contemporary and timeless.
Her perspective and process have been featured in Keyframe Magazine, Art Seen, Create Magazine, The Curator’s Salon, and CanvasRebel. From her studio in Glendale, California, she continues to build a body of work defined by craftsmanship, symbolism, and intentional creation. Beyond her art, Teri has also served as an inspiring advocate for creative workers through IATSE Local 839, where she played a leading role in advancing pay equity for a female-dominated craft within the animation industry.
Each of her paintings is more than an image—it is an artifact of intention, created at the intersection of craft, story, and celestial influence. A luminous heirloom, whispering its meaning over time.