ARTIST: CORI TEER & ADAM SHERMAN

Adam Sherman is a professional woodworker as well as a professional aerosol artist, mural painter and designer. As owner and proprietor of locally based company Graffiti Woodworks and partner in locally based mural team O.U.R he has satisfied a wide variety of commission-based works both locally and nationally. You may have even seen some of his works at local restaurants like Seoul Taco, Coffee Culture, and Puttshack at the City Foundry STL (just to name a few) as well as some commercial businesses around town, such as Fairway Automotive, Oddball Ink, Legacy detailer, and The Graffiti Loft. The list goes on. As an 80’s kid, like most who picked up the spray can, the style, vibrant colors as well as the mystery of graffiti lettering on the street demanded his attention

After years of writing and doing hundreds of tags, pieces, burners and blackbooks, his style improved. As he got older, he wanted more from the art form than just writing on the street. He gravitated more towards doing bigger works and more complex murals. He would partner with two other artists, Justin Dirks and Myles Keough, in 2012 to form a mural and art installation company called O.U.R or Operation Urban Renewal. The idea behind the company was to beautify the places that had been trashed with what he considered substandard graffiti with no thought or style. For over a decade now the team has created a wide-ranging portfolio from restaurants, food trucks, businesses and even a three-story tugboat on the Mississippi River. Adam does his own independent murals, pieces, commissions and whatever else may land on his desk under his own business, Graffiti Woodworks.

Cori is the proud owner of Teer Painting Services, a painting company based in the St. Louis metro area. With over two decades of experience, he has transformed countless residential and commercial spaces through his passion for painting.

His journey as an artist includes commissioned murals, canvas work, and numerous pro bono projects for the less fortunate, bringing joy to those in need. One of his most rewarding experiences has been collaborating with Operation Urban Renewal (O.U.R.) on community projects led by Artist First and Paint Louis.

He has also worked with well-known local companies such as Prasino, Bogarts, and Pappy’s, using each project as an opportunity for artistic growth. Beyond painting, his diverse skills include drawing, realism, sculpting, abstract painting, comics, design, and Epoxy Resin art, which have enriched his creative expression.

In his spare time, he continues to build and create, finding inspiration in the world around him. Art is his life’s passion, and he remains dedicated to sharing it with others and contributing to the beauty of his community.