"There is one simple way that I can describe my creative process –enjoyable! While I certainly do research the subject matter for my paintings, the actual creation process has to be enjoyable for me, not just the end result. All of my art has an uplifting and happy energy. " Sheryl
Solo Exhibitions:
2011 Feb - May: Westboro Optometric Clinic, Ottawa, ON
2011 Feb: The Table Restaurant, "Store Fronts" Ottawa, ON
2011 Jan 12 - Mar 12: Bistro Rutherford, Wakefield QE
2011 Jan - April: The Ottawa Optometric Clinic, Ottawa, On
2010 May 25 - June 30: The Mud Oven, "Urban Play Series," Solo Show, Ottawa, ON
2010 May 9 - 30: Galerie 240, Byward Market, "Nest Series" ByWard Market, Ottawa, ON
2010 Mar 1 - 28: D'OMMA Gallery, Feature Artist, Superdome Benfranklin Place, Ottawa, ON
2010 Feb 12 - March 14: The Ottawa Bagel Shop & Deli, Inc., Ottawa ON
2009 April 4 - 28: Chez Lucien, ByWard Market, 137 Murray St. Ottawa, ON
2009 Jan 2 - 31: The Green Door Restaurant, Ottawa ON
2007 -2008 2009:Nov 2 - 3: Annual Solo studio art show in Findlay Creek Village Ottawa, ON
2006 Jan - April: Fresco Cello's Restaurant and Bar (Upstairs Gallery) Ottawa, ON
Group Shows:
2011 July 19 - Sept 3: Mississippi Textile Museum, "Woven" Almonte, ON
2010 Dec 1 - Jan 15: Galerie 240, Byward Market, "Silver Bells, Golden Giving", Ottawa, ON
2010 Nov 1 - Nov 7, Carleton University Art Gallery, HERE: The 2nd Carleton Community Biennial
2010 June 3 - 28: Britannia Gallery, Ottawa, ON
2010 March 29 - May 2:Britannia Gallery, "Silver Lining," OMMA Juried Group Show, Ottawa, ON
2010 Jan 14 - Feb 16: Shenkmen Arts Centre, Trinity Art Gallery, "The Same but Different" Juried
2009 March - May: D'OMMA Gallery, Superdome Benfranklin Place, Ottawa ON
2008 Nov 23-24: Nepean Sportsplex, Winter Pottery & Art Sale, Ottawa, ON
Current Work:
After a long duration of experimentation, Sheryl landed a very unique style that combines acrylic paint, paper, pastel and marker on canvas. All of the paintings are vibrant and energetic and a true reflection of Sheryl’s strong passion for nature, and a desire to focus on optimistic methods of creating “green” urban environments. Although much of the work is based on prior research regarding the subject, the actual paintings are created with a combination of “fact” and “fiction,” often altering the true life colours to suit the mood of the painting. All of the urban cites, birds, nests, and landscape trees are created by incorporating collage elements: layering paper, gel medium, marker and pastel, and finalizing the technique by sealing the paper with varnish. The urban-landscapes are designed with texture in mind, as well as vibrant brighter than real life buildings and store fronts. It really is a city that one would actually want to live, work, and play in. And the ultimate focus is a blend of architectural elements, green-landscapes, gardens, trees and green roofs. The urban cities are all a mixture of fact and fiction, with a definitive focus on the improvement of city life and environmental innovations. Sheryl became deeply inspired to develop a positive outlook on our global environmental state. “Yes, we are all well aware that we are in desperate need to turn around, negative impacts on the environment, but I feel that too much focus on the harm that we have already done can make people feel a sense of apathy rather than a sense of excitement to create change"
Member of:
OMMA - Ottawa Mixed Media Arts since 2007
OAA - Ottawa Art Association
OAE - Ottawa Arts East
