Sherry Haney Bio
I was born and raised in Houston, TX. I have been creative as long as I can remember, but not with painting. It was expressed through gardening, crochet, making jewelry and designing websites. In high school, I excelled in art, metal shop and wood shop; but, life pulled me in other directions and the creative side got pushed aside for a while. In January of 2010, over a glass of wine, a very dear friend handed me a paintbrush and said “play”. The next day, I went out and bought my own supplies.
From that point, there has been this steady stream of artwork. It’s like all of the creativity over the years that was not expressed is just flowing with no end in sight.
The artist community is truly amazing. Being around other artists is motivational and educational. I’m very appreciative of all that other artists have shared with me, so I am trying to “pay it forward” by passing on what I’ve learned and give back by getting involved in the leadership of some of the groups.
In “real life”, I have one son, Jason, and two grandsons, Jared and Jakob, and three great-grandsons, Zayn, Jaxson and Kade. My office assistant is Ella (a beautiful calico cat – AKA Queen Ella).
My Artist Statement
I paint to be creative, totally losing myself in the art as I paint, in the story it’s telling and how it connects with the viewer. I chose my focal point and let the story evolve. My musical art inspires people to play and my romantic paintings spark their desire to hug or kiss their partner. I see them look at my art and make their own stories.
Description of Material and Technique
My favorite medium is oil paint. Some pieces are staged in my art studio and some are created in Photoshop, then hand drawn on the canvas. I use Rule of Thirds & Golden Ratio as guides. My musical art inspires people to play; my romantic paintings spark their desire to hug or kiss their partner.
Current Affiliations
- Alliance for the Arts, Lee County, FL
Member – 2019 to present
Past Affiliations
- Fort Myers Beach Art Association
Member – 2020 to present - Best of Missouri Hands
Board Member – 2017 to 2019
…….Chair for Visiting Artists Program – 2017 to 2019
Juried Member – 2015 to 2019
General Member – 2013 to 2015 - SW MO Art Craft Guild
President – 2016 to 2019
Member – 2012 to 2019 - Art in the Park, Springfield (Art Festival)
Executive Director – 2016 & 2017 - Greater St. Louis Art Association
Past Member - Branson Regional Arts Council
Past Member - Visual Artist Alliance of Springfield
Board Member – Past (2015-2017)
Past Member - Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA)
2019-2021