I create bold, expressive artwork that catches the eye and fires the imagination.
I can trace the origins of my art right back to my childhood growing up in Horsham, West Sussex. From a very early age, creativity and colour were an important part of my life.
Alongside my love of colour, my work is influenced by geological formations, West Cornwall’s rich art history and anything that grabs my attention, like a line from a song, an enticing cocktail or a striking pattern on a dress.
With their striking colour palettes and expressive marks, my vibrant paintings will create an impact in any space.
My creative space
My studio is on the top floor of our Victorian house in Worcester, UK where I live with my husband and our adorable cat.
It’s got a south facing window, bare splintery floorboards, a paint splattered sink, plenty of storage, two wooden drying racks made by my Dad and a radio tuned to BBC 6 Music.
I work quite quickly and instinctively, liberally applying acrylic paint with rubber tipped brushes, painting knives and even kitchen utensils, scraping, throwing and mark making. I love creating intriguing marks, undulating textures and watching mesmerising contours of colour emerge. That’s what really gets me excited.
I want to create energetic, impactful paintings that provoke a reaction, arouse curiosity and cause the viewer to take a closer look.
"The time and effort that goes in to Cherrie's work is truly inspiring. Her work is stunning and I consider myself very fortunate to be able to have spent time seeing some of her pieces come to life!"
Lewis Membery, photographer
My vibrant work is regularly exhibited across the West Midlands and has also been shown in the London, Surrey and St Ives.
I undertake private and public commissions, including bespoke designs for windows in Worcester’s historic former Hop Market Hotel. My largest artwork to date, Jackson, was one of the most popular elephant sculptures in Worcester’s Big Parade art trail in 2021.
I co-founded Worcestershire Open Studios, am an ArtGemini Prize finalist and one of my paintings was in the Society of Women Artists’ Annual Exhibition in London. My art has been featured in print and digital publications including lifestyle magazine, Midlands Living, CandyLion online art magazine and 101 Abstract Artworks produced by Art Has No Borders.
While I prefer painting alone, I get a buzz from inspiring creativity in others and have led several successful collaborative art projects.
"We were both blown away by Jackson! His texture is wonderful, the flashes of iridescence and neon give him
such depth. He is a triumph! We absolutely love him."
Reaction to Jackson, my Big Parade elephant sculpture
Take a peek behind the scenes
