Bio

Sheri Dinardi lives in Jacksonville, Oregon with her husband Al and the youngest of their three daughters. This quaint old town, rich in history with cottages, and original farms; inspires her to produce paintings that convey a sense of timelessness. Her interest in art emerged in early childhood. She simply loved to draw. By Junior High she began painting portraits in pastel. After getting married and having children; she studied oil portrait painting with Richard McKinley. Years later, after raising their girls she has attended workshops with Dan Gerhartz, Michael Malm, Carolyn Anderson, Sherry McGraw, and many others.

Today, she paints a variety of subjects and is especially drawn to painting young women and children outdoors as well as more intimate indoor works. For settings, what could be lovelier than golden light across a newly harvested wheat field, a fragrant lavender or a rose garden with distant mountains in the horizon? She follows the rhythm of the seasons and aims to capture the fleeting effect of light as it changes through out the day.

Artist Statement:

"Painting for me is an expression of life, especially when painting a person. When the model is posed and the light shines on a beautiful living human being, I am awestruck. The beauty of the colors of light on the skin, warm and cool tones alternating around the form is something that is not recorded with such nuance and subtlety in many photos. Beyond the imagery is the person hood of the model that seems to emanate into the room and move your soul. What a privilege! How do I capture it all with paint on a blank canvas? That is the challenge… to communicate life experience and beauty to our viewers.

I owe a debt of gratitude to today’s masters who have inspired me even beyond the technical skill that they have imparted… especially to Dan Gerhartz, Michael Malm in amazing workshops and video’s, David Gray, and Aaron Westerberg with their helpful blogs and video’s.

As an artist I desire to paint images that bring joy, inspiration and a sense of hope to the viewer. Most importantly, I hope to express the beauty of creation in such a way as to honor our Creator who gives us life and breath; and inspires me every day with His amazing masterpieces."

Exhibitions:

Oil Painters of America’s Salon Show Birmingham

Small Works Show at Howard Manville Gallery in Seattle
American Women Artists, Dallas
Best and the Brightest, Scottsdale Artist School
Oil Painters of America’s National Show Santa Fe
Oil Painters of America Western Regional Show, Couere D' Alene
Best and the Brightest, Scottsdale Artist School
Great Christian Art, Pasadena

Workshops:

Dan Gerhartz, Michael Malm, Michael Dudash, Carolyn Anderson, Sherry McGraw, Thomas Blackshear, and Tim Solliday,

Study History:

2013 Workshop in Dan Gerhartz Studio. It was great to paint with him and other students for an entire week. Best Workshop ever!!!
2006-2014 Masterpiece Christian Artist Conference: Chris Hopkins, Michael Dudash, Thomas Blackshear, Tim Solliday, Ron DiCiani,
2009-2014 Ilene Gienger Stanfield: Pastel Portrait Workshop, Class Study, and Life Painting in her studio
2010 Weekend with the Masters: Day long workshops with Dan Gerhartz, Carolyn Anderson and Sherry McGraw; as well as watching Richard Schmid and David Leffel conveying what is important to them about art as they painted still life demo's.
2009 Southern Oregon Academy of Art: Anatomy Studies
2007 Scottsdale Artist School: Michael Malm
2004 Plein Air Pastel and Oil Painting Workshop with Albert Handell
1991, 1993 Academic Painting Workshops with Frank Covino
1985, 1986 Class Study in Oil Portrait Painting with Richard McKinley

Awards:

2015 Bold Brush Painting Competition FAV 15%: Jan/Feb: Moon Dance, Mar/May: Sarah's Spring,

Jun/Jul: Crystal Earring, Jul: Quiet Hope,

2014 Painting of the Year for Southern Oregon Society of Artists: Quiet Hope

2014 Bold Brush Painting Competition FAV 15%: Oct/Nov: Moon Dance, Dec: Sarah's Spring

2013 Bold Brush Painting Competitions FAV 15%: Sept: Tory's Smile, Oct: Will He Ask Me?

2011 Honorable Mention, Brightest and the Best, Scottsdale Artist School

2009 Painting of the Year, Southern Oregon Society of Artists

2008 Best in Show, Upper Rogue Artist Association

2007 Best in Show, Upper Rogue Artist Association

1988 Picture of the Year, Southern Oregon Society of Artists

1986 Picture of the Year, Southern Oregon Society of Artists

1986 Best of Show, Pelican Bay Art Association, Azalea Festival

1986 Marshal's Award, Pelican Bay Art Association, Azalea Festival

1986 Popular Choice Award, Pelican Bay Art Association, Azalea Festival