Durwood would pick up pencil and paper and begin to draw a few short years after his birth in 1951. Following in the footsteps of such childhood hero’s as Howard Pyle, N.C. Wyeth and Norman Rockwell,
Durwood Coffey learned the art of illustration. Durwood was also influenced by his artistic family, especially his father. Durwood found his natural attraction and enjoyment in creating images from the animal world. Durwood attended college and majored in Fine Art & Illustration. His ablitly to capture his subjects realistic and sometimes humorous side, is one of his best qualities as a fine art painter. For more information on Durwood Coffee, please visit his website at www.valliwood.com