Cheryl Richey      My artistic journey is grounded in my desire to experiment with ways to explore and understand nature's mysteries and wisdom (including my own).  I have written haiku poetry for years and I find that many of my paintings are like haiku in that they strive to capture and communicate simple but fundamental truths.  I am also drawn to Japanese literati and nihonga paintings and screens that honor both traditional nature themes as well as artistic individualism. Most of my work focuses on place - - solitary, vast, misty, mysterious spaces that I would love to visit.  My process of creating these spaces succeeds when I am able to integrate free experimentation and deep personal expression.

Reaching - Cheryl Richey	Messenger - Cheryl Richey
Spring Showers 4 Cranes - Cheryl Richey	Spring Showers 4 Cranes - Cheryl Richey
Into The Dawn - Cheryl Richey	Chilly Perch - Cheryl Richey
Night Flight - Cheryl Richey
Quail Trail - Cheryl Richey	Frenzy - Cheryl Richey
Hazy Moon - Cheryl Richey	Crimson Portal - Cheryl Richey
Bamboo Gate - Cheryl Richey	Water Basin - Cheryl Richey
Fire Escape - Cheryl Richey