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House & Garden 2018 September Issue #28 Sherry Harradence Artist Article.

June 2017


Re: Business Introduction
Sherry Harradence


Nurturing creativity and fostering cooperation through the use of color I endeavour to create an environment conducive to maximum creativity and expressiveness. Art tends to add to the aesthetic beauty of a room and through my pieces and those I teach others to make, I aim to create peaceful, productive and tranquil ambiance for any space.

With an extensive range of products and services such as my professionally crafted pieces perfect for interior designers, architects, luxury home builders, art collectors and more desirous of having a tranquil aura waft through their space; commissioned art, consulting and fun art classes for employees and groups, I inspire creativity and enable individuals to release their creative juices while interacting with others in a light, cooperative and stress-free environment to foster corporate cohesion among employees. My aim is to help others find their creative voice through the use of colors and encourage them to live life to the fullest.

I am confident that my pieces will enhance the aesthetics of any space they’re hung in and that my services will serve to inspire creativity and improve business dynamics through an increase in productivity, employee cohesion and innovation simply through an expressive medium. Dedicated to providing the best artistic services, I will continue to inspire creativity through the use of colors.

For more information, I encourage you to visit my website at www.sherryharradence.com, send an e-mail to monoprints@yahoo.com or call 480-869-8005.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.


Artfully Yours

Sherry Harradence
Artist

My studio downtown and will be moving it to another location soon. 2015 is going to be the year for this Artist to SHINE!! STAY TUNED.....

Artistic inspiration - Sherry M. Harradence

Most artists have a preferred medium in which to work and after many years exploring painting, ceramics, printing, welding, and more I have embraced mixed media printmaking. I find inspiration in this form of printmaking, which uses a matrix such as plexi-glass plates, copper, or blocks to produce truly one-of-a-kind impressions. Monoprint or relief printing, is a style of printing that dates back centuries. Famous artists who were masterful printmakers include Rembrandt, Albrecht Dürer, and Pablo Picasso.
In my studio I have a custom Conrad Monoprint Press on which to play, experiment, and create. Through relief printing I am able to make multiple images from one matrix, but while they might be similar they are each unique because each time I transfer the paint or ink to paper the results are distinct, not an exact replica. It takes skill and patience because to create a monoprint the artist is painting in reverse ﹘ a relief print is essentially mirror image to what is on the press.
Techniques for transferring the painted image under pressure to the paper vary, which is another part of printmaking I really enjoy. It is possible to create different images by using techniques such as Collagraph, Collage, and hand painting as well as by altering the type, colour, and viscosity of the inks or Oils/Acrylic/Watercolor paints. I enjoy the challenge of creating beauty from so many possible variables and my love for colour is perhaps bordering on obsession. When I print editions I carefully choose from my collection of printmaking, handmade, and specialty papers that I have sourced from around the world. Each time that I pull the first print of any series it is like Christmas and I cannot wait to see what is under the press blankets. My work is always an original that cannot be duplicated with a paint brush.
While I do admire the work of printmaking masters like those I’ve already mentioned, my late husband Bruce was very instrumental in my decision to channel my creativity at my custom printing press. Bruce was a stalwart supporter of my artwork and if it wasn’t for his encouragement I would not be painting today. I took over my poor husband’s basement with presses, kilns, metal, paints, and every kind of artistic material available. He finally said rather than dabbling in everything I should pick one and so I did: My monoprint press. Sadly Bruce was killed in a tragic accident in 2003, but I think of him every time I use my press and he is always with me in my heart as I work. Thank you, Bruce, for helping me find my niche in the art world. I miss you so much.

More about the artist – Biography for Sherry Harradence

Sherry displays a natural artistic talent that has been evolving since early childhood, when she doodled all over everything in the house and would sometimes be in trouble because of her boundless creativity. Once she worked on approved surfaces her parents encouraged her to follow her dreams and were very supportive.

While Sherry has had formal training as an artist, her style is fresh and expressive. Her Mixed Media, Watercolours, Monoprints and Pastel paintings have been published online and in creative arts magazines as well as displayed in Private and Corporate Collections in Canada and the USA. A busy CIBC Mobile Mortgage Advisor as well as an Artist and Art teacher, Sherry enjoys helping others find their unique artistic expression.
A proud Canadian, Sherry was born in Pembroke, Ontario but also lived in the Western provinces of British Columbia and Alberta as she was growing up. Her family moved around the country because her father served in the Canadian Armed Forces. As an adult Sherry moved to the US in 1993 to pursue a publicly traded, manufacturing business venture. She now divides her time between Arizona and Canada and feels she has the best of two countries to call home.
Sherry’s art and business studies include Okanagan College, Caribou College, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Career College, Yavapai College, Mesa Community College, and participating numerous workshops in various mediums around North America.
Most recently she has had work displayed at On The Edge Gallery, Xanadu Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ as well as other galleries, coffee shops, furniture / design stores, online Web Sites Houzz and published Art Books/magazines.
Sherry encourages her art students and other artists to use any brushes and supplies without reservation. Nothing is off limits in her studio and she firmly believes that all artists need to nurture and be nurtured in order to grow. "An Artist is one who paints their own painting deep within their soul". She feels blessed for the great sense of balance in her life and career.

You have received a YouTube video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFHbAB9_j_I

http://fine-artbooks.com/Reflections,%20a%20Collection%20of%20Art.pdf

Dear Sherry,

Thank you for your recent art submission. We have reviewed your work “Magnolias" and believe it would make an excellent addition to our upcoming art book entitled“Reflections, A Collection of Art”. Our editors are very selective about the art that we publish and only the best artwork is included in our books.

We are including the art of over 100 artists and they represent some of the most creative and thought provoking works we have seen. Each piece will be featured on it's own page, along with the artists' name, city, state and artwork title.The book itself will be a beautiful full-color, hardcover edition printed on heavy coated paper. Copies of the artbook will also be sent to top art galleries in digital format.

To reserve a copy of "Reflections, A Collection of Art" featuring your art please use the link below. Please allow 6-8 weeks for printing and shipping to receive your copy. We have arranged special pre-publication pricing for this edition.

http://www.fine-artbooks.com/bookstore.html

The artwork remains the exclusive property of the artist.

Best wishes,

Megan Summers
Director of Publications
Art Impressions Publishing, Inc.

Dear Sherry,

Thank you for your recent art submission. We have reviewed your work “Shy" and believe it would make an excellent addition to our upcoming art book entitled“Reflections, A Collection of Art”. Our editors are very selective about the art that we publish and only the best artwork is included in our books.

We are including the art of over 100 artists and they represent some of the most creative and thought provoking works we have seen. Each piece will be featured on it's own page, along with the artists' name, city, state and artwork title.The book itself will be a beautiful full-color, hardcover edition printed on heavy coated paper. Copies of the artbook will also be sent to top art galleries in digital format.

To reserve a copy of "Reflections, A Collection of Art" featuring your art please use the link below. Please allow 6-8 weeks for printing and shipping to receive your copy. We have arranged special pre-publication pricing for this edition.

http://www.fine-artbooks.com/bookstore.html

The artwork remains the exclusive property of the artist.

Best wishes,

Megan Summers
Director of Publications
Art Impressions Publishing, Inc.

Dear Sherry,

Thank you for getting back to us. As your art will be featured in the artbook, we are attaching your finished page. We hope you like the way it looks. There are many other fine art pieces also included in this collection.
If you wish to order a copy please follow the link below.

http://fine-artbooks.com/bookstore.html

Please note that the artwork remains the exclusive property of the artist.

Best regards,

Megan

Dear Sherry,

Thank you for your art submission. We have reviewed your artwork entitled “Budding Bits" and are pleased to inform you that it is included in our newest art book entitled “Reflections, A Collection of Art”.

We have included the best one hundred artists and they represent some of the most creative and thought provoking works we have seen. Each piece will be featured on it's own page, along with the artists' name, art description and artwork title. The book itself will be a beautiful full-color, hardcover edition printed on heavy coated paper. Copies of this art book will also be sent to top art galleries, in digital format.

Please use the link below to preview the entire book, and also to reserve your own personal copy - for yourself and your loved ones. Your artwork is featured on page 28. Please allow 4-6 weeks for printing and shipping.

Thank you for allowing us to showcase your artwork!

http://www.fine-artbooks.com/bookstore.html

The artwork remains the exclusive property of the artist.


Best wishes,

Megan Summers
Director of Publications
Art Impressions Publishing, Inc.