Henry Trockle Artist

Henry is an autistic artist based in Oakland, known for his distinctive perspective and expressive visual language. He began drawing at a very young age, filling countless elementary school sketchbooks with intricate depictions of airplanes, fans, and mechanical subjects.

Henry attended Oakland Technical High School, where his talent was nurtured by his art teacher, Mr. Miller. She encouraged him to explore new media and artistic themes. At 17, Henry joined the teen art program at Creative Growth Art Center, a pivotal moment that helped him discover his identity as an artist.

Today, Henry works professionally out of Creative Growth, where he continues to create and sell his art.  His preferred medium is oil pastel on paper, which enables him to use vivid colors to bring his imaginative and emotionally expressive style to life. Henry explores a variety of styles, from portraits of celebrities to creative takes on famous paintings and playful comic art. Henry was a contributing artist for "Into The Brightness," an exhibit held at the Oakland Museum from May 2023-Jan 2024. 

When he’s not making art, Henry enjoys playing sports with the Special Olympics, taking walks through Temescal Park, and eating out along College Avenue—some of his favorite ways to relax and stay connected to his community.

You can view Henry’s full artist bio at https://www.creativegrowth.org/artist/henry-trockle