Sherri Prevost Vancouver Island Artist
The full story
Sherri Prevost
My first grade teacher asked me, "What do you want to be when you grow up Sherri?" With deep contemplation, I replied, "An artist....or a nun!" Well...artist was a good choice.
The Pathway to Art
As a very quiet child, I spent a lot of time analyzing everything, from the silvery bubbles rising and popping in my ginger ale, to the frosty, winter designs on my bedroom window. I think I realized early on that witnessing beauty, color, textures and balance made me feel good inside. Speaking and socializing was difficult but there was power in creating and expressing myself through art. To make something beautiful was freeing.
Stepping Stones
When I was 16, I moved with my parents from Sherwood Park, Alberta to Nanaimo, BC. Beaches, forests, and greenery all year long? Yes please! I met the love of my life, we bought our first home, had two incredible daughters and it's where I learned that art was definitely my passion. I changed hats through the years as a secretary, paint associate, daycare provider, and special education assistant...No matter what job I had, my artist side always seemed to come through. I spent many nights and some weekends dedicating myself to learning and exploring art materials. I even painted wall and window murals for a while!
Feeding the Passion
I attended many paint workshops, visited galleries and art shows while always meeting up with other artists. I finally developed the confidence to become a little more serious about my art. Not to mention, I have always had encouragement and support from my fabulous husband, my wonderful family and my dearest friends. What more could I ask for?
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My Vancouver Island Series ~ These paintings always start with me venturing out on beautiful sunny days. I search for buildings that I know I can have some fun with. I take various photos and play with angles until the right feeling enters my heart and solar plexus. Back at home, grids are drawn...first onto the photograph, then onto a black, gessoed canvas. That's when the painting process begins.