04/13/2026
Cheryl Painter
April 17 - May 6
Exploring The Elements Of Nature
Opening Reception: April 17, 5-7pm
Cheryl Painter was born and raised in the beautiful Cowichan Valley. From an early age and perhaps due to artistic genes, a career as an artist always seemed to be in the cards for Cheryl. Her post secondary schooling included an introduction to Fine Arts at the University of Victoria followed by a year at the Victoria College of Art. She moved to North Vancouver to attend Capilano University, culminating with a diploma in Graphic design. After a successful career in that field, Cheryl left the graphic design field to focus on raising a family. During that endeavour, she found windows of time to resume what would ultimately be her career calling - painting. Living on the North Shore began to wear thin and so in 2013, she and her family heeded the call to return to their roots on Vancouver Island, specifically in the Cowichan Valley. Here, amidst the area’s pristine beauty, she is constantly inspired by her surroundings.
Cheryl’s most recent works are an exploration of the basic elements. Fire: a series of campfire paintings, full of warmth and West Coast camping memories. Water: works featuring both salt and fresh water, the quintessential West Coast. Air: Cheryl’s brushwork brings alive mist, clouds and windswept fields. Earth: numerous local landscapes.
