Sherri Cassell
Artist Statement |
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I have tried many mediums but have found a home in my expression with pastels.Their tactile quality and brilliant colors make them a joy to work with. Pastels are perfect for creating sensitive interpretations of the California landscape.
I divide my time between plein air painting and studio work. I love the challenge of trying to express the beauty God has created in nature.
It is my intent to take the viewer out of their hectic lives, if just for a moment, to a more calm and peaceful place.
Professional Affiliations
Pastel Society of the West Coast
Santa Barbara Art Association
Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment, SCAPE
Ventura County Pastel Artists
California Art Club, Associate Member
Thousand Oaks Art Association
Studio Channel Islands Art Center
Selected Exhibits and Awards
2010 First Place
Arts Council of the Conejo Valley Exhibt
Thousand Oaks, CA
2008 Best of Show
Santa Paula 71st Annual Art and Photography Exhibit
Santa Paula, CA
2008 First Place Judges Award
Santa Paula 71st Annual Art and Photography Exhibit
Santa Paula, CA
2008 First Place Peoples Choice Award
Santa Paula 71st Annual Art and Photography Exhibit
Santa Paula, CA
2008 First Place Artist Choice Award
Santa Paula 71st Annual Art and Photography Exhibit
Santa Paula, CA
2007 Mayor's Award
SCAPE "City Parks, Domestic and Wild" Santa Barbara, Ca
2007 Honorable Mention
SCAPE "Islands and Estuaries" Santa Barbara, Ca
2006 First Place
Ventura County Fair Professional Fine Arts Exhibit, Ventura, Ca
2006 Best of Show
Arts Council of the Conejo Valley Exhibit "California Visions"
Thousand Oaks, Ca
2005 The President's Award
Studio Channel Islands Art Center, Juried Members Exhibit
Camarillo, CA
2004 Honorable Mention
Westlake Village Art Guild Exhibit, Thousand Oaks, Ca
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