Cheryl Chidester

My art is born from the places that stir my soul—wild landscapes, distant journeys, forgotten histories, and moments of wonder. Each piece begins with a feeling, a memory, or a fleeting glimpse, and unfolds through an intuitive dialogue with materials and processes.

I am drawn to textures, light, and color—the subtle language they speak when layered and blended across mediums, including watercolor, photography, handmade, and hand-cut papers, and encaustic. I often merge techniques, allowing experimentation to shape the work as much as intention. Though the forms, media, and subjects shift, my purpose remains: to distill the spirit of a place, a culture, or a moment and to offer it as a shared experience.

Through my art, I seek a connection between past and present, artist and viewer, self and world.

My artwork is inspired by my passion, nature, travel, adventure, and history. The materials, techniques, and ideas I choose are shaped by the subject matter and the emotions, impressions, or experiences I aim to express. The creative process itself often leads the way, guiding me toward the final piece.