Sherri's oil paintings are best described as Contemporary Impressionism. Her stylecombines influences from the Impressionist and Tonalist art movements. Her elegantlandscapes reveal a deep fondness for the outdoors, and viewers readily identify withthe tranquility depicted in her paintings. They often feel the sun's warmth on their skinand hear grasses blowing in the breeze and are frequently captivated by the emotionalqualities in her work. Her inspiration comes from nature, as she creates her initial ideasen plein air to capture a moment in time. The character of trees, old barns, fragrantmeadows, and flowing streams motivate her passion for painting.Sherri's inspiration comes from the works of Andrew Wyeth, Robert Twatchman,Chauncey Foster Ryder and Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot. Her paintings represent yearsof evolution in style and influence, and her intention is to describe her visual voice toher viewers and translate the beauty that lies before her in nature.Sherri has a background in design and received her fine art degree in San Francisco.She worked at top design firms in San Francisco and Washington DC before embarkingon her fine art career. Even though Sherri is largely a self-taught painter, she has beenfortunate to study with Scott Christensen, John Poon, Matt Smith and Jill Carver.AWARDS2022: First Place-Driggs Plein Air Festival Quick Draw award2022: Second Place Overall Driggs Plein Air Festival2021: Third Place Plein Air Award NOAPS Best of the Best National Show (National Oiland Acrylic Painter's Society)2020: Artist Choice Award Driggs Plein Air2020: Fourth Place Driggs Plein Air-Plein Air Painters of Idaho Award2020: Honorable Mention and Mayor's Choice Awards at Art That's Small Competitionin Boise, Idaho2018: Emerging Artist Finalist Art Muse Competition2018: Second Place Eagle Plein Air Competition2017: Third Place, American Impressionist Society Plein Air,Wet Wall, NationalCompetition sponsored by Southwest Art Magazine2017: Merit Award of Excellence, Eagle Plein Air Competition2016: Member with Distinction Award, American Women Artists2010: Award of Merit, Boise Plein Air Competition.2009: Best Animal/Wildlife Painting, Idaho Paints Idaho show sponsored by the ArtMuseum of Eastern Idaho2008: Best of Show, Boise Art Museum Art in the ParkMEMBERSHIPSOil Painters of AmericaAmerican Impressionist SocietyAmerican Women Artists