Sheryl Parsons BFA

Sheryl has lived in the Westshore since age 7 and is a 4th generation Victorian; first in her family to graduate University. She took the Visual Arts program at UVIC earning her BFA in Painting in the early 80s. She has shown and sold in the Sooke and Sidney Fine Art Shows as well as Metchosin ArtPod, Coast Collective, Sooke Arts Council and Arts and Culture Colwood galleries. She is currently a volunteer art show coordinator and a Director on the board at the Arts and Culture Colwood Centre at 170 Goldfinch RD. Sheryl works primarily in Water-soluble oil on canvas with an underpainting of acrylic. Trees, beaches and local scenes have been a common theme but since retirement Sheryl has been exploring more abstract themes and combining abstract with landscape for a more bold and expressive brushwork style. Vincent Van Gogh, Emily Carr and the Group of Seven have had strong influence in her painting.

As an artist, I explore the beauty of God's creation through my landscapes of local west cost scenes and birds. Utilizing water-soluble oils, I create works that are deeply inspired by nature, infusing an impressionist style with an occasional touch of abstraction. My passion lies in capturing the joy that can be found in the vibrant colours and dynamic forms of the natural world. Each pieces is a reflection of the serenity and awe that nature instills in me, serving as a reminder of the splendor that surrounds us. In a world that can often feel challenging, my art serves as therapy, a healing medium through which I can express emotions and stay in the present creative moment. I hope to invite viewers to experience a moment of peace and appreciation for the beauty that is all around us, and inspire them to find joy in their own encounters with nature. My artistic journey is a celebration of the connection we share in this world and to explore new themes that resonate with this vision.