At the North Clackamas Arts Guild art show Standing next to my self portrait that was hung for exhibit at the King of Kings Lutheran Church in Milwaukie, Oregon. I’m on a soulful journey. Self Portrait by Sherry M. Joiner
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ARTWORK Awareness Week
Mental Health awareness week is October six through October twelve For awareness of my condition Schizoaffective Disorder, I dug down deep into my roots and painted a picture of Brazilian flowers blooming in a garden. Sanity comes from my art.
NAMI
Flappers Rock Over night I became a Flapper. NAMI Clackamas had a Roaring Twenties Benefit Auction at Gray Gables Estate 3009 SE Chestnut St. in Portland Oregon on September 21, 2019, 5:30-9:30 pm. The clientele wore glamorous dresses with glitter and sequences, and black suits and suspenders. My friend Connie Emmons and I were … Continue reading
Documentary AIDS
There is no cure for Aids and it took my brother too soon in September sixteen nineteen ninety within a year of mom’s Death anniversary My brother, Doug, was a tender soul. He was nine years my younger. Before AIDS defeated his body, he took up knitting and knitted baby hats for premature babies. … Continue reading
KEYNOTE Suicide
National Suicide Prevention Week National Suicide Prevention Week is September 8th- September 14th. My sympathy and prayers go out to those that have completed their life through a suicide and for those who face and deal with the pain of suicide of their loved ones everyday. My Brazilian mother, Maria, Nov. 2, 1921- Feb. … Continue reading
ARTWORK Portrait of Michelle
My finished portrait of Michelle Obama Can’t think of a better way to thank the wonderful wife of President Obama who stole my heart with her book Becoming, than to paint a portrait of her. Thanks so much Michelle for all you are doing. My portrait of Michelle, below.
Fair Ribbon
Still Life Pitcher and Lemons by Sherry Joiner Received a Second Place Ribbon and an Award for my Still Life painting at the Clackamas County Fair. I am so happy.
ARTWORK First Lady
Painting the First Lady by Sherry Joiner What a gift to the world, Michelle Obama’s book Becoming is to everyone. I am so fond of the First Lady, Michelle Obama that I painted a portrait of her. In admiration, here is my portrait.
ABOUT Gun Safety
I’m in so much pain and heartbroken for the people and children who perished and were injured in El Paso and Ohio I feel like crawling into a deep dark cave and hiding and never coming out again. My love goes out to the family members who have lost their loved ones also. Why … Continue reading
NAMI
Nami Clackamas Picnic at Rivercrest Park Enjoying time with the NAMI Clackamas folks and my Outreach Developer Coordinator, Gary Marschke. This organization helps so many people with mental health issues. Thank you for your time, energy, and compassion. Photo is of me and Gary.
