Sheri Dinardi

"As an artist I desire to paint images that bring joy, inspiration and a sense of hope to the viewer." Sheri Dinardi lives in Jacksonville, Oregon, a small rural town surrounded by farms and distant mountains; a constant source of inspiration from the surrounding beauty. She began studying oil portrait painting with Richard McKinley and later atten... ded workshops with Frank Covino, studying Old Master techniques. Later she continued her education through Workshops, local art academies and life painting sessions. Her subjects revolve around the female figure with young women and girls in landscape settings as well as intimate portraits. For settings, what could be lovelier than golden light across a newly harvested wheat field, fragrant lavender or rose garden with distant mountains in the horizon? She follows the rhythm of the seasons and aims to capture the fleeting effect of light as it changes through out the day. "Painting for me is an expression of life. Simple everyday beauty surrounds us. I am especially moved by light, whether it is the rising sun or light spilling across the form of a person. As primarily a painter of people, I enjoy the unique privilege of standing before a beautiful living human being. It is there that you observe the beauty of the colors of light, warm and cool tones spilling over the form. Beyond the imagery is the person hood of the model that seems to emanate into the room. How does one capture it all with mere paint on a blank canvas? There is our challenge to communicate life and beauty to our viewers. As a artist I desire to paint images that bring joy, inspiration and a sense of hope to the viewer. Most importantly, I hope to express the beauty of creation in such a way as to honor our Creator who gives us life and breath; and inspires me every day with His amazing masterpieces." Art critic Brian Sherwin commented on artist Sheri Dinardi's artwork, remarking, "There is a soft quality in the way that Sheri Dinardi approaches oil painting -- a certain radiance that projects a ...Read More