About Sherri
 

My oil paintings are best described as “Contemporary Impressionism.” My style combines influences from both the Impressionist and Tonalist art movements. My elegant landscapes reveal a true fondness for the outdoors, and viewers readily identify with the tranquility depicted in my paintings. My inspiration comes from nature, as I create my initial ideas en plein air to capture a moment in time. The character of trees, old barns, fragrant meadows, and flowing streams motivate my passion for painting. Field studies are recreated in the studio as I blend my own creative style with my outdoor experience. My intention is to show my audience how I see and translate the beauty that lies before me in my work.

Awards and exhibitions

2023: “First Place” award “Art in the Open Plein Air” quick draw Wexford, Ireland

2023: AIS Juried 3rd Annual Online Exhibition “Cottonwood Meadow 2023”

2023: OPA Juried Online Spring Showcase “Tuscan Patio”

2022: “First Place” Driggs Plein Air “Quick Draw” painting competition

2022: “Second Place” Driggs Plein Air Competition

2021: “Third Place Plein Air” NOAPS (National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society) Best of America Annual Exhibition and Plein Air Competition hosted by the Dana Gallery, Missoula, MT

2020: “Artist Choice Award” Driggs Plein Air

2020: “Fourth Place” Driggs Plein Air-Plein Air Painters of Idaho Award

2020: “Honorable Mention” and “Mayor’s Choice” Awards at Art That’s Small Competition in Boise, Idaho

2018: “Emerging Artist Finalist” Art Muse Competition October 2018

2018: “Second Place” Eagle Plein Air Competition

2017: “Third Place,” American Impressionist Society Plein Air “Wet Wall” National Competition sponsored by Southwest Art Magazine

2017: “Merit Award of Excellence,” Eagle Plein Air Competition

2016: “Member with Distinction Award,” American Women Artists

2010: “Award of Merit,” Boise Plein Air Competition.

2009: “Best Animal/Wildlife Painting,” Idaho Paints Idaho show sponsored by the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho

2008: “Best of Show,” Boise Art Museum Art in the Park

Memberships

(OPA) Oil Painters of America

(AIS) American Impressionist Society

(AWA) American Women Artists

Education

BFA Interior Design and minor in Graphic Design from Academy of Art University, San Francisco, California.

Gallery Representation

I am honored to be represented by A. Banks Gallery, Missoula, Montana. 131 E. Main Street in the heart of downtown Missoula. www.abanksgallery.com