Artist's Statement

Aristotle is quoted as saying "Art completes what nature cannot bring to finish." Maybe art attempts to capture a spirit in a mason jar. I try to share my vision of nature and allow it to evolve into a drawing, a photograph or a piece of jewelry. As I approach each piece I don't think about the larger picture, but about the small, usually unseen parts of nature, like a single leaf in a tree or a rock in a stream bed. I strive to work with natural materials and create works that are representative of the inspiration found in nature.

Profile

Cherie grew up in Ithaca, New York where bubbling creeks, magnificent waterfalls and clear lakes were part of everyday life. This natural environment translated into her drawings. While earning degrees in writing and communication, Cherie continued her passion of entwining art with nature. She has created drawings, pen and ink, watercolors, fabric art and photography. Today she lives in Austin, Texas and is focused on creating wearable pieces of nature translated into gemstone and silver jewelry. Her work serves as a reminder that nature is precious.