MARJORIE CURL

I worked as a legal secretary and then Court Administrator.  In my career I worked with many fine judges, secretaries and court staff.  Throughout school the class I always got an “A” was Art.  While working full time and raising a family I studied painting and design at Mendocino College in the 70s, and 80s and 90s.  Over the years I have entered many art competitions and won many awards and ribbons and financial rewards.  One of my larger paintings of my older brother was in the State Fair in California.  At times I have taken on commissions and enjoyed those challenges.  When we lived in horse country, I did many commission “horse portraits: for different customers and still have a large number I painted for myself.  I mostly worked in oils until I took a watercolor class.  My husband and I traveled the United States for several years working in RV Parks.   I enjoyed painting along the way and have a collection of barns paintings from different states.  Presently I teach watercolor on Mondays to a wonderful group of artists.  I have my home studio where I enjoy doing primarily watercolor greeting cards and small paintings.  I have just now set up an oil painting studio as I feel a need to do some oil portrait painting.

SHERYL ANDERSON BUCHANAN

There is much joy to be found in looking at the beauty of the world we are in.  It is filled with complexity and simplicity at the same time.  Creating art which reflects these qualities helps in appreciating our own place in the world.  If you have contemplated this while looking at some of my pieces, my goal as an artist has been achieved.

Sheryl found her interest in art while in grade school.   She studied advanced art media in oils, acrylics, charcoal, pastels, and ceramics at Houston Baptist University and the University of North Texas.  She is certified in the Donna Dewberry One Stroke Painting technique.  In recent years she has focused on watercolor painting of flowers, landscapes, and abstract pieces.