Cheryl is an award-winning artist, who is mostly self-taught. She has studied under some of today’s finest portrait artists. Some of her training includes workshops with Louis Carr, Jeff Hein, Robin Damore, David Leffel, and Max Ginsburg. Cheryl has also attended workshops by The Portrait Society of America.

 

As a realist, her paintings capture the essence of the subject, using color, light, and attention to details to make subjects come alive. Some of her favorite historical artists include Claude Monet, John Singer Sargent, Georgia O'Keeffe, and John Waterhouse.  Each is unique, having inspired perfection in different areas as demonstrated in her works.

 

In addition to being a juried artist with fine art available for sale at RedDoor Gallery, Cheryl accepts commissions on a wide variety of subjects. She feels so fortunate to be able to pursue her passion of art as a career. She loves spending time getting to know her clients and discovering their uniqueness. Her goal in art is to create lasting works of beauty that not only portray a likeness but tell a story.

 

Cheryl is a member of Northwest Oil Painting Guild, Society of Washington Artists, Oregon Society of Art, Portrait Society of America and International Artist.