One of my greatest joys in life comes from painting people, whether in a portrait or a more scenic piece. I like to challenge myself to achieve an accurate likeness whilst keeping my brush marks lively, colourful and interesting. It’s the unexpected hints, marks and colours that can bring a painting alive.
In 2018 I was selected as one of 21 finalists in the Holly Bush Emerging Woman Painter Prize and also had a piece selected for the Society of Women Artists 157th Annual Exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London.
I’m a member of and exhibit with two East Grinstead based art groups: Example; and the London Road Group, which also runs life drawing on alternate Saturdays in East Grinstead.
My other life
I originally trained and worked freelance as an illustrator, and have since developed a career as a book designer and art director, which I work at part-time. I have had essays published in books on Illustration, have juried on national and international illustration competitions, have spoken internationally about illustration and have won awards for my art direction.
Connect
I love to connect with fellow artists and art lovers. You can catch me on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram or sign up to my mailing list for insider info and offers. For sales, visit my growing on-line shop, or see my galleries on Artfinder or Art2arts.
Alternatively, drop me a line through my contact page. Come stop by and say hi, if you’re interested in a portrait commission, one of my artworks or simply want to connect.
Sheri Gee
West Sussex, 2019
PRESS
- EG Courier_ Townscape_Sheri Gee
- blog.gardenstoreonline.co.uk/uncategorised/spotlight-artist-sheri-gee/
AWARDS
2019
- Jackson’s Art Open Painting Prize – longlist.
2018
- Society of Women Artists – exhibition shortlist. Mall Galleries, London
- Holly Bush Emerging Woman Painter Prize – finalist. Burgh House, Hampstead
- Chelsea Art Society – selected for exhibition. Chelsea Town Hall, London
2017
- Chelsea Art Society – selected for exhibition. Chelsea Town Hall, London
EXHIBITIONS
Current/Forthcoming exhibitions:
Artfinder on-line gallery, from Nov 2013 – ongoing. www.artfinder.com/sheri-gee
Past exhibitions:
2019
- Oxted Art Fair, Oxted Community Hall – Oxted, Surrey RH8 9NB
2018
- Chelsea Art Society Annual Open, Chelsea Old Town Hall
- Society of Women Artists 157th Annual exhibition, Mall Galleries, London.
- Lingfield Art Summer Exhibition, Lingfield & Dormansland Community Centre, High Street, Lingfield, Surrey
- First Steps, Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking. Group show from First Steps art group.
- Holly Bush Emerging Woman Painter Prize, Burgh House, Hampstead. 21 finalists for the award.
- Example on Tour, Oxmarket Gallery, Chichester. Example art group stages a group show.
- Keep it Local, Coolings Garden Centre, Knockholt.
- First Steps, Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking. Group show from First Steps art group.
2017
- Adventure: A Christmas Art Exhibition, Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead
- Chelsea Art Society Annual Open, Chelsea Old Town Hall
- Pintar Rapido, Chelsea Town Hall
- Exhibit Here – 2017 Summer Exhibition, Menier Gallery, London.
2016
- Townscape 2016: Reframing Local History, East Grinstead Museum. Artwork by Example art group. Each artist chose a museum artefact on which to base a body of work.
2014
- Adventure: A Christmas Exhibition, Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead
- Townscape 2014 – art trail through East Grinstead.
- The Coffee Art Project, Shop 12, The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane. One painting in a charity exhibition and competition, raising funds for Project Waterfall, providing clean water for a Tanzania based group.
2013
- Adventure: A Christmas Exhibition, Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead
2012
- Example (e.g), 8 local artists, Greenstede Gallery, Chequer Mead, East Grinstead
- Adventure: A Christmas Exhibition, Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead
- Lingfield Art Summer Exhibition, Lingfield & Dormansland Community Centre, High Street, Lingfield, Surrey
- Example (e.g), 8 local artists, Greenstede Gallery, Chequer Mead, East Grinstead, West Sussex
2011
- The Craft Collective’s Art & Craft Market, Caterham School
- Turners Hill Art Festival, St Leonards Church, West Sussex
- Solo Exhibtion, Oyster Framers, Lingfield, Surrey
- London Road Group at the Ashdown Forest Centre. Paintings from the London Road Group in the centre of the Ashdown Forest.
2010
- Congregation at St Paul’s Church, Brighton.
2009
- Solo Exhibtion, The Hawth Theatre, Crawley
2008
- Solo Exhibtion, Moksha café, 4-5 York Place, Brighton
- Arists Open Houses, Brighton & Hove: 64 Lyndhurst Road, Hove, East Sussex
2007
- Michael Gage & Sheri Gee, Greenstede Gallery, East Grinstead, West Sussex
