During my speaking tour, I have received three of the greatest gifts of life. Love, self acceptance, and forvieness. I was able to reach out to help others in a strong, connective way. Yesterday, I gave a presentation on Living A Life With Schizoaffective disorder, Sherry Goes Sane, to the Humanists of Greater Portland, The … Continue reading
Filed under enjoyable activities …
Humanists Speaking Event
Planning and preparing for my husband, Joe’s 70th birthday celebration, has come to a point of completion. The big day is here, and festivities begin tonight lasting two days. Can’t wait to see my family and friends. I so love November. I’m happy to announce that in this month also, I will be giving two … Continue reading
Double Life from Ashland
Visiting my good friend, Alice Savage Gardner, at the Olive Garden in Eugene, on our way to Ashland, and were treated to lunch by Alice. Joe, my husband, and I watched ‘Guys and Dolls’ our second night in Ashland and met the main actor, Nathan, of ‘Guys and Dolls’ while attending my great niece’s soccer game. On … Continue reading
Happy Halloween 2015
Halloween at my sister, Diana’s.
Portrait I painted of Pope Francis
Oil portrait I painted of Pope Francis over the last several weeks. Enjoy- Sherry Joiner
ARTWORK Speaking
Art public speaking interview Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar Disorder healing Healing from a chaos. I’m so thrilled to have the opportunity to give an IOOV speech at the University of Portland yesterday, and to give a phone interview, today, on schizoaffective disorder for a college OT presentation, by Jessica Pham MS. Occupational Therapy Candidate … Continue reading
Oregon Society of Artists Reception
Thank you everyone for coming to visit the OSA Gallery on Sunday for the Teacher and Student Art Show. We so enjoyed seeing you at the reception and we are extemely grateful for your participation. The orchestra delighted in entertaining you for this wonderful event. There is still time to view the gallery. It is … Continue reading
Wyden’s Town Hall Meeting
I am so proud to take my picture with Representative Lew Frederick today. He has done so much for the state of Oregon and for our country. This photo was taken at Senator Ron Wyden’s Town Hall meeting at Centennial High School in Gresham, Oregon where Senator Wyden gave an energized and empowering speech about … Continue reading
My Portrait of Emily
I loved the novel Moulin Rouge written by Pierre La Mure in 1950 about the French Artist Toulouse-Latrec. I enjoyed seeing the 2001 drama, musical and romance movie of Moulin Rouge based on the book, directed, produced and written by Baz Luhrmann. The style of this period intrigued me so I painted a portrait, I … Continue reading
OSA Teachers and Student’s Art Show
Please come to the Oregon Society of Artists Teachers and Student’s October Show at 2185 SW Park Place, (Corner of St. Clair), Portland, Oregon 97205. The reception is October 4th, 2015, from 1-4 pm. The show lasts from October 4th until October 29th, 1-4 pm. and is closed Sundays except for the reception. I will … Continue reading