Sherry Ackerman

Although I've painted with oil, acrylic and watercolor for over 50 years, working in transparent watercolor is the most magical, humbling, soothing, exciting and challenging all mixed together. I'm always looking for unusual subjects, interesting contrasts of light, shadow and vibrant colors.

I often enjoy the process of creating more than the finished product. I get a lot of satisfaction when I've had to struggle to solve a problem to get the result I see in my head. And I've always been a bit of a nonconformist and risk taker. I hope some of my work show that as well as the light hearted side of my personality. Recently I've been moving away from realistic compositions and towards more abstract ones.

I'm a past member of Madison Watercolor Society and 14 South Artists, a new member of Southern Wisconsin Art Guild and have been the fundraising chairperson for the Association of Wisconsin Artists for the past 16 years as well as serving on its Executive Board. Being a member of artists' groups has allowed me to meet wonderful, talented people who share my interest. With them I get and give inspiration and in doing so I continue to grow as an artist.