Sherri Bails: Watercolor Artist and Teacher
As an artist, I have always been attracted to simple shapes, clean colors, and strong design. Whenever I work with abstract shapes, they are simple shapes, and the colors are clean and bright. This is the essence of Art Deco design, and intuitively, I am drawn to this style. But I take this a step further: to put some fun in my work, I add circles, which add energy and a touch of whimsy. So, my work can be defined as Art Deco with a twist
Sherri received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Education from Northern Illinois University, and has encouraging both children and adults to “see” the world around them and translate this into art for over 20 years. Sherri Bails has become a favorite teacher and professional artist in the South Sound area of Washington State. Her media of choice is watercolor; she is a Signature member of the Northwest Watercolor Society, a juried member of Women Painters of Washington, and a member of both the American and National Watercolor Societies.
Education:
B.S. degree in Art Education, Northern Illinois University
Exhibits:
| 2021 | NWWS Signature Show |
| 2019 | Signature Members Show at the Seattle Convention Center |
| 2019 | WPW Fall show at American Art Co. in Tacoma, WA |
| 2019 | WPW Juried Show, Scott Milo Gallery, Anacortes, WA 2nd Prize Award |
| 2017 | WPW Juried Show, Seasons, Childhood's End Gallery, Olympia, WA |
| 2017 | NWWS Signature Member Show, Schack Art Ctr, Everett, WA |
| 2016- | Women Artists Coast to Coast: West, Convention Center, Seattle, WA |
| 2015 | Women Painters of Washington Visual Voices, Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA |
| 2014 | NWWS 74th International Open Show, American Art Company, Tacoma, WA |
| 2014 | Solo Show: Department of Ecology, Contemporary Realism, Lacey, WA |
| 2013 | Seattle CoArts 63rd Juried Show: Honorable Mention. Kirsten Gallery, Seattle, WA |
| 2012-2013 | Women Painters of Washington, Celebration: Traveling Exhibition |
| 2012 | Harbor History Museum Juried Maritime Art Exhibition, Gig Harbor, WA |
| 2011 | Women Painters of Washington Fall Member Show: Award Winner |
| 2010 | Tacoma Art Museum, Frank Tobey Jones Show, Tacoma,WA |
| 2010 | Seattle Convention Center, NWWS Open Show, Seattle, WA |
| 2009 | Signature American Watercolor Exhibition, Fallbrook Art Ctr, Fallbrook, CA |
| 2009 | NWWS Signature Members Exhibition, University House, Issaquah, WA |
| 2008 | Seattle CoArts Annual Show, Honorable Mention, Seattle, WA |
| 2008 | NWWS Waterworks Show, Catalog Cover and Golden Award Bellevue, WA |
| 2008 | WCPC Art Exhibition, Kirsten Gallery, Seattle, WA |
| 2006 | NWWS Open Show, Seattle, WA |
| 2005 | NWWS Waterworks Show, Bothell, WA |
| 2005 | Painting purchased for Pierce County Arts and Cultural Commission Collection |
| 2004 | Olympic College, Solo Invitational Show, Bremerton, WA |
| 2004 | WA State History Museum, Tall Ships Exhibition, Honorable Mention, Tacoma, WA |
| 2003-2006 | The Gallery, TCC Faculty Show, Tacoma College, Tacoma, WA |
| 2003-2004 | Harbor Gallery, Peninsula Art League Juried Show, Gig Harbor, WA |
| 1999-2010 | The Gallery, Annual Juried Art Exhibit, Tacoma College, Tacoma, WA |
| 2000 | Western Washington Fair Art Exhibit-2nd Place |
Teaching Experience:
| 2022 | Workshop for SWW Watercolor Society, Vancouver, WA |
| 2013-present | Peninsula Metropolitan Parks in Gig Harbor, WA |
| 2012-present | "Drawing Secrets" class at Peninsula Metropolitan Parks in Gig Harbor, WA |
| 2006-present | Saturday Workshops: South Hill, Gig Harbor, Tacoma, WA |
| 1994-2012 | Home Studio: Adult, Children's Art Classes, South Hill, WA |
| 1993-2012 | Tacoma Community College: Beginning, Intermediate Watercolor, Tacoma, WA |
| 2001,2004,2008 | Artists Workshop/Retreat: Kauai, HI |
| 2003,2004 | Museum of Glass, Center for Contemporary Art, Tacoma: Artist/Teacher in Residence, Tacoma, WA |
| 2000 | Artists Workshop/Retreat: Maui, HI |
Juror Experience:
| 2018 | Washington State Fair, Watercolor Exhibit, Puyallup, WA |
| 2008-present | Puyallup School District, “Reflections” Art Contest, held at Karsner Museum, Puyallup, WA |
| 2017 | Arts Alive Federal Way Arts Commission Show, Federal Way, WA |
| 2016 | Arts Alive Federal Way Arts Commission Show, Federal Way, WA |
| 2016 | Peninsula Art League Members Show, Gig Harbor, WA |
| 2015 | Arts Alive Federal Way Arts Commission Show, Federal Way, WA |
| 2013 | Peninsula Art League Members Show , Gig Harbor, WA |
| 2005 | Tacoma Community College: 3rd Annual Open Exhibit, Tacoma, WA |
| 2004 | Western Washington Fair: Watercolor Exhibit, Puyallup, WA |
Professional Affiliations:
| 2011-present | National Watercolor Society |
| 2010-present | Women Painters of Washington |
| 2008-present | Northwest Watercolor Society Signature Membership |
| 2004-present | American Watercolor Society |
| 1993-present | Northwest Watercolor Society |
Galleries:
| Women Painters of Washington Gallery at Columbia Center, Seattle, WA | https://www.womenpainters.com |
| Fine Art America | https://www.fineartamerica.com |
| The Art Studio, South Hill, WA |