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!