ARTIST BIO

Cherry Beresford

I was born in England, grew up in ZImbabwe and have travelled extensively.

I worked as a Registered Nurse and Midwife then emigrated to Australia in 1982.

In 1993 I joined the Peninsula and McClelland Art Societies and have been painting regularly since.

I have had wonderful Tutors in Watercolours and Acrylics -including Joan Bognuda, Robert Wade, Ron Muller,

Malcolm Beattie and Colin Johnson who taught me to 'see'!

I have entered paintings in many Art Shows with awards including

Best Watercolour Flinders Art Show

Best Painting of Children Wangaratta Art Show

Best Watercolour under $500 at Bentleigh OLSH Art Show

Best in Show at Peninsula Arts Society Spring Show 2008

Best Botanical/Floral at Berwick Artfest 2012

Also 9 Highly Commendeds to date

I enjoy Acrylics and also having fun with Water Soluble Oils.