A self portrait of me sitting with my sister, Diana, in our Christmas dresses. Among the many outfits our mom sewed for us in her early 20’s , were these satin dresses and matching bows. The chain that linked our family together during this time in our early childhood was phenomenal.
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‘My Happy Place’
I am happy to announce, a painting I did in oils called a ‘My Happy Place’ will displayed at the Peninsula Children’s Learning Center, Portland, Oregon. Thank you for your support. It is a great honor and privilege to have my painting chosen to be displayed in such an important place where children go to … Continue reading
From my small empire of art
Dancing With the Wind. From my small empire of art. I am so happy that we have the tools like paintbrushes, pens, cameras, sewing machines, knitting needles, chisels, and computers to express ourselves and to make others happy. I am still reaping the rewards from my art and I love sharing in the arts with others. I am … Continue reading
My oil painting of Judith Fardig
My oil painting of my good friend, Judith Fardig, influential leader of the Ladies in Blue, a political association of Organizing for America- now Organizing for Action. Thanks for all you do for health care, women’s rights, gun control, climate change, and for this country, Judith.
My paintings displayed at Doernbecher’s
I am happy to announce that at one point of my life, I had the honor of donating my oil paintings to the Doernbecher Children Hospital in Portland, OR. Since I was an artist at the Oregon Society of Artists, a nonprofit art organization, which housed a large studio and gallery, I was asked if I wanted to donate a couple … Continue reading
‘Mother’s Day Sunset’
‘Mother’s Day Sunset’, I oil painted for the month of May. Best wishes and Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers who have been dedicated and passionate about seeing their children through good times and bad, who have cried and laughed with their children and took care of them when they were sick and dying, and … Continue reading
‘Together We Thrive’ North Star Auction
I’m happy to say that my painted note cards will be in the ‘Together We Thrive’ North Star 4th Annual Benefit Auction. They will help to support mental health recovery and North Star Clubhouse, The event takes place at the Melody Ballroom, Portland, Oregon, April 23, 5:30 pm. Hope to see you there. Here is … Continue reading
“An Easter Scene” My oil painting
This is an oil painting I did of “An Easter Scene.”
‘African American Lady’
Selma, remembering loved ones and family who have gone before us. My oil painting- African American Lady.
Volunteer Outreach
I did some volunteer outreach and gave an In Our Own Voice presentation today to Elder Place, an audience of 200 at the Hollywood Theater in Portland, Oregon, and had a great time. My painting of Spring.
Arts and Writing by Sherry 