Inspirations from Nature
Cheri’s silk paintings are often inspired by elements of nature. Her most recent work focuses on her fascination with the seasonal rhythms and colorful textural patterns of the plants, animals, and wide luminescent skies of the Sonoran desert surrounding her home in the San Tan Mountains.

"Ocotillo Stems & Blossoms"

"Gila at Home"- (Gila Woodpecker in Saguaro Cactus) Reversible Silk Triangle Shawl

"Purple Prickly Pear"

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San Tan Mountains Panorama

"Rock Peak" in the San Tan Mountains is on one end of the shawl. "Yellow Peak" is on the other.

The "Malpais" runs across the back of the shawl. "22 x 72" Fiber-reactive dyes on silk chiffon.

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Colorful San Tan Mountains Paintings

"Rock Peak in the Afternoon" (left) 18" x 14" "Moonlight over Yellow Peak" (above) 14" x 18"

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Fun Flowers & Bold Designs

"Sunny Flowers"

"Garden Party"

"Lollipop Flowers"

Look on the bright side with fun, feel good art pieces that wil liven up your day!

    See my latest happenings
on Instagram:
​@Cheri.Reckers

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Exhibitions & Events
March 2- March 30, 2021
Arizona Art Alliance's
​"Interpretations VI"
at WHAM Art Center
​16560 N Dysart Rd.
Surprise, AZ 85378
wham-art.org

March 8 - May 13, 2021 
"Celebration of Artists 2021"
West Valley Art Museum
8401 W Monroe St.
Peoria, AZ 85345
www.wvam.org

April 10, 2021
Arizona Sage Art Market
The Holland Center
60th St. & Carefree Hwy.
North Scottsdale
www.hollandcenter.org

May 15 - August 14, 2021
"Take a Hike"
Vision Gallery
10 E Chicago St.
Chandler, AZ 85225
visiongallery.org

October 1-9, 2021
Silk Painters International
Biennial Conference/Festival
Workshop Instructor
Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts
​Gatlinburg, TN
www.silkpainters.org
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November 19-21, 26-28
Hidden In the Hills Studio Tour
sonoranartsleague.org

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"Coreopsis"

"Aloe Blooms"