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The Littleton Historical Museum co-sponsors our featured Artist Program by
displaying the artists’ work in their museum; we give them special thanks!
Please visit and spend a few hours with your family there: http://www.littletongov.org/museum/.
Thanks and see you all there!
Deb Place,
President, ARTS ALLIANCE OF LITTLETON
ARTS ALLIANCE OF LITTLETON
May 2006 Artist of the Month
Cherie Monteferrante
Artist Statement
Cherie is an acrylic painter whose style conquers the challenge of smooth
against texture capturing every day life. A cross between realism and
impressionism, she describes her work as representational. “We take for granted
moments in time, the streets we walk on and the landscapes of buildings. I
capture the moments in time we cherished and give them back to you in dreams on
canvas”, Cherie says.
Biography
Cherie was born in West Palm Beach, Florida and has lived in Ohio and
California, but makes her home in Colorado. She prefers acrylic, its’ quick
drying properties add to the layering and texture. Cherie’s Italian-American
heritage has been an important influence in her work. Her current works include
scenes from all over Italy. Cherie’s passion for people and helping the
community is an important piece to keeping her grounded in her purpose. Her love
and respect for all things are reflected in her art as well as her lifestyle.
She received a BA Bachelor of Visual Arts from UNC, Greeley, CO and a MAS Master
of Applied Science from Denver University. To see more of her paintings
view her website at http://www.monteferrante.net .
Advice to members; other artists
Open yourself up to not only the world’s visual playground, but to other
artist’s playgrounds. It was once said “Beware of the person that calls
themselves an expert because they have closed their mind to any new
possibilities.” I have met so many artists that have shut themselves out: out of
networking, out of learning and out of sharing. It’s only when we share, that we
learn from others and open our own eyes to new possibilities. We are not
competing with each other; when we are separate, we weaken the bond we share and
therefore the meaning of art as a whole. Make it a point to meet at least one
new artist a month and promise yourself not to judge ; critique each other’s
work out of knowledge and ask questions. Each one of us has a different talent
to share, let’s understand we’re not competing and move to develop a community
we can love. Isn’t that what art is about, PASSION!