Sherry Scharschmidt
My work combines salvaged sign letters/objects with images of slightly demented cats and dogs in rebus-like combinations.

I studied fine art at U.C. Berkeley in the mid 70's but fearful of starving to death, I transferred to Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA where I graduated in 1980. I have spent the last 25 years working at advertising agencies in New York, Tokyo, and currently, Chicago. My career as an art director has been filled with interesting experiences, people and ideas, along with typography, design and humor, all of which play a role in my work.

Just 6 years ago I took up painting again at the age of 42 My current style flourished when I purchased a box of old sign letters with peeling paint. I laid down a D and G and sketched a curled up dog for the 'O'. From there a million ideas came to me.

Since 2002 I've participated in 3 to 4 juried art shows per year, as time permits (I still work full time as a Creative Director in Chicago). I also have a steady stream of commissions for pet portraits.

In addition to summer shows, my work is also available at the BAS Gallery in Naperville, IL.