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 Sherri,
you sold your first piece of art when you were just in 5th
grade. Did you know then that you wanted to be an artist when you grew
up?
I
was so amazed that I could get money for doing something I loved so
much. I was so excited as a little girl that something I created brought
joy to others. And that made me feel very good. That's when I knew that
I would be doing this for the rest of my life.
Do you
come from an artistic family or what led you in the direction of art as
a young child?
I do
come from a long line of crafter's, alchemists and artists. I would
sit at the feet of my grandmother; she was always making something. I
had my own Martha Stewart for a grandmother. She created these whimsical
worlds all over the house every holiday. I grew up in Fantasy Land.
Have you
always done fantasy art?
I
have touched every kind of art it seems in one way or another. I just
love the art world. It's food for my soul.
Do you
have any formal training?
No I
don't I have any formal training, just my grandmother. I have always
wanted to go back to school. I may do that some day just for the fun of
it. I love to learn new things.
How did
you get started professionally and what did you begin with?
I
really started full time when I designed a Designer Band-aid. I owned a
Spa and saw the need for a Designer Band-aid; it was a huge hit. That
took me deep into the rag business & designing clothes for the Country
Music awards. That all led me into the doll business and fantasy art
that I love.
Please
share with us all the different forms of art that you do?
I
paint, design cloths, hand bags, shoes, bath products cards and dolls. I
do a lot these days it is full in fun and excitement though.
Porcelain Dolls by Sherri
How did
you develop your style which is very whimsical?
I
love the Vintage forties look and feel and PINK, it's my color. I do
what ever comes to me though, I love to be an ever changing artist.
Who or
what has been your biggest inspiration?
My
Mother & Grandmothers.
What has
been your most rewarding or memorable experience as an artist?
Meeting some of my wonderful fellow artist friends has been so great.
They will be my life long friends. I have also loved the awards and
design wins that I received from companies I design for.
What are
your goals for the future? Where are you headed?
To
keep creating Feel Good art and to help inspire other artists to
never give up.
What
advice do you have for someone desiring to become an artist?
To
always keep going, never give in or give up. Keep true to yourself no
matter what. Don't lose your JOY in what you do. It can be up hill
sometimes but it has a great view at the top. So keep on climbing.
Someone a hundred years from now may be inspired by your work.
To view more of Sherri Baldy's
whimsical
artwork, please visit her website:
http://www.sherribaldyart.com .
All works
are copyright. Permission to use these images in any way must be
obtained from the artist.
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