Updated: 6/6/2024
Sherry had been primarily self-taught but also studied Fine Art and Advertising Design at Mercer County College in Trenton, NJ. She won her first 1st place award at the age of 16 and sold her first painting at 15yrs. of age. Her works consists of a variety of mediums and subject matter, from abstract to animals and landscapes. Her style is whimsical and is inspired by nature. She has previous work experience in Screen Printing and Visual Merchandising/Marketing, and has been juried into numerous shows and has received many awards all around NJ and PA. Her work is included in three permanent collections. She previously had positions as Exhibition Coordinator, VP and President of the Burlington County Art Guild, Inc. and volunteered at the Medford Arts Center. She is artist/owner of MOON ART Studio-a private home studio, working in several mediums with a specialty in ink; she displays and sells her work in shows and online with her website and others, social media; designer for VIDA, an e- commerce company of collaborating artists and makers who provide literacy programs for their makers. She is also a published author of ‘INKWORKS! Nature & Whimsy’ in hardcover available at Amazon.com. You can view selected works at: https://sdmmoonartstudio.com - Facebook- @sdmcgrathmoonart, and Instagram: sdmc_moonart You can make direct purchases at: www.sdmmoonartstudio.com or contact Sherry directly for availability. You can also find my work at Toms River Artist Community Gallery (TRAC), located at 40 Main Street, Toms River, NJ.
Sherry resides in Pemberton Township, New Jersey with her husband, Tim and their three cats.
Harpy Eagle in mixed media.
Graphite, Charcoal, Ink, Watercolor Pencils and Acrylic.
Became a four -time award winner.
Handbags, Tote bags, Scarves, Face Coverings, Beanies & Headbands
Hanging miniatures painted in acrylic with sparkle and varnished on natural wooden slices. *Each one is a one of its kind, any imperfections in the wood is nature and cannot be modified.
Original drawings and paintings in assorted small sizes.
"Trees On the Mount", 5x7"
Scarves, Travel bags, Pouches, Totes, Headwear and more...
Juror:
Womens' Achievement Day- Mt. Holly district - Women's Club - 04/2023
Plein Air Event-Vincentown, NJ - 2023
Plein Air Event-Vincentown, NJ - 2018
Members' Exhibition & Sale: Medford Arts Center 2016
40th Annual Open Juried Art Exhibition - Smithville Annex Gallery 2016
Previous Volunteer Work:
Newsletter Editor and Publicity/Burlington County Art Guild, Inc.-
Medford Arts Center - Docent, Website
Burlington County Art Guild, Inc.: Other positions included: President, Vice-President, Exhibition Coordinator, Hospitality Coordinator and Tidings Editor-
Permanent Collections include:
Pemberton Library of Browns Mills, NJ
Chairville Elementary School of Medford, NJ
Virtua Memorial Hospital of Burlington County -Mount Holly, NJ
AtlantiCare Foundation / Pediatric Wing - Egg Harbor Twp., NJ
Favorite Charities:
Ocean's Harbor House - Toms River NJ
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation
Wounded Warrior Project
Awards:
“Wicked Forest”-- Honorable Mention-Medford Arts Center (Works on Paper) 2014
“Into the Darkness”–Achievement Award-Willingboro Art Alliance, Honorable Mention-Hammonton Arts Center
“Murder at Midnight”–Special Award: Most Original Artwork-Willingboro Art Alliance
“Abstract Floral” – People’s Choice Award/2nd Place- Riverfront Renassance Center for the Arts 2025
“Bog Trail”–2nd Place-BCAG GB 2014
“Mushroom Menagerie”–Honorable Mention-Hammonton Arts Center 2023
“Need For Nectar”-Most Detailed Artwork-Gallery50 2023
“Barred & Blossoms”- 3rd Place- Dime Gallery 2022
“Below & Beyond”- Honorable Mention-Medford Arts Center 2021
“A Place in Time”–1st Place-Hammonton Arts Center 2022
“The Magic Garden”–Honorable Mention-Medford Arts Center, Honorable Mention-BCAG RR2021, 1st Place-Willingboro Art Alliance
“Rare Raptor”–People’s Choice Award- Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts, Best of Show-Willingboro Art Alliance, 1st Place-County Senior Exhibit, 1st Place-State Finals
“Seahorsin’ Around” – 2nd Place-Hammonton Arts Center
“On a Moonlit Hill”–Honorable Mention-Medford Arts Center, 2nd Place & People’s Choice Awards-Hammonton Arts Center
“Snowed In”–1st Place, Hammonton Arts Center
“Moon Shadows”–Honorable Mention-BCAG RR, 3rd Place-Hammonton Arts Center
“Marine Evolution”– Honorable Mention-Hammonton Arts Center
“Murder at Midnight”–Special Award: Most Original Artwork-Willingboro Art Alliance
“Seahorse” (MM)–Honorable Mention-Hammonton Arts Center 2021
“Snowy Owl”(MM)–3rd Place-Hammonton Arts Center 2022
“Shattered & Broken” (MM)–3rd Place-Hammonton Arts Center 2023
“Vibrance on the Veranda”–Honorable Mention-Hammonton Arts Center 2023
“Callas”– 3rd Place-Hammonton Arts Center
“The Garden Pond”–Honorable Mention-Hammonton Arts Center 2024
"Channeling Van Gogh" -- Best of Show BCAG RR, 1st Place (Drawing) Smithville Open; Honorable Mention 2x - N/A
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