Sherry Kocher - Pastel, Oil painting and Beading
Email: smkocher1@icloud.com
Phone: 519-364-0707
Cell: 519-377-2334
People may remember the TV Donna Dewsbury one stroke painting course which came to Toronto and was based in Florida. This style uses two colours on one brush for folk art. I applied to become a teacher and after extensive courses between the two countries I was successful.
I personally found painting to be so consoling I reached out to other mediums. My love of Pastel and Oil have become so addictive I now enjoy a world of enjoyment and contentment.
My Aunt introduced me to fine Native Indian beading at the age of 5 with tiny beads I had difficulty holding on to. Now 70 years later I still sit in front of the TV designing fine beading projects including beaded artistry and tapestries. I discovered a 1930’s Russian beading book in tombstone Arizona that blew me away. Years later a friend help me find a newer version as the old one was in ill repair. I do not understand the Russian language but can follow the diagrams using a few necessary translated words and my working knowledge.
A beautiful gift from my fantastic husband, is my studio. Any spot in a corner of our home had been perfect before. Now I have a comfortable designing workplace. My hobbies consisting of Painting and Beading are keeping me happy and occupied.
I am at peace as I continue to do what is in my heart and soul.
Sherry Kocher.
