Terry DeLapp

TERRY'S kindness will remain unforgettable always.

It is with great pleasure to remember "DeLapp" (as he was called by Steve Rose, the Owner of the Biltmore Galleries) from so many years ago. I worked for Steve while the Gallery was located in the Biltmore Hotel. A call-in from DeLapp (frequent) or an actual yet rare visit (with lovely Gus on his arm) was always delightful in every way for all of us. Both were so marvelously in love. And, IN TUNE. And DeLapp was brilliant being one of the few people who could match Steve when it came to...

Terry was a gifted artist, and a very engaging art dealer. I remember being at his house in Los Angeles looking at his library of art books when Andy Williams came by to ask his advice about a painting. I always enjoyed our conversations about art dealing even though I was on the East Coast and he was in California. Will miss him very much.

I was putting a burnt umber wash over a painting-in-progress (as Terry had taught me years ago to do). All of a sudden, I had this "feeling" that Terry may now be gone. I went to my computer and am so saddened to know that Terry has transitioned. What a tremendous loss! I will miss his conversation, humor and open invitation to visit his studio any time for painting advice and/or the chance to marvel at his latest masterpiece. I am forever happy to have known him. He was a true Artist.

I LOVED HIM...SERIOUS PART OF MY LIFE

SORRY I HAVE NOT KEPT UP WITH THE DELAPPSS....BUT WENT ELSEWHERE

LOVE YOU GUS.....BRUCE

I had the distinct pleasure to know both Terry and Gus when I worked at the Biltmore Galleries in downtown Los Angeles for Steve Rose. I admired them both and, how much they perfectly complemented each other. Now, all the gallery owners and private fine art dealers I knew and admired are gone. One can only imagine what fun they might be having wherever they are discussing the fine art world today.

I am deeply saddened to just find out about the loss of such a sweet wonderful man. I am fortunate enough to own a beautiful painting and my Mother has two. Meeting Terry in New York right after 9/11 was one of the highlights of my life and my parents. We drove to NY from Philadelphia , even after the tragic events in our world just to meet him and pay tribute to his talent and kindness to me. I will never forget him and will treasure the paintings I have forever. This is a sad day for me.

Gus ...we are so very sorry for your loss.Terry was very special and very creative . He had such wit and a twinkle in his eyes!
You are so blessed to have spent fifty wonderful years with the love of your life. May you find peace knowing that you & Terry had a beautiful life together. All our love, Charlie & Linda

Gus,
I was so sad to see that Terry has died. What a talented man was he! I enjoyed knowing him for over 20 years, and he and I did a good bit of painting business over the years. I have never met a painting of Terry's that I did not like. What a loss to the art word! Please accept my sincere sympathies on the loss of your dear husband.