Hi. I’m a mixed-media artist working primarily with acrylic paint, ink, and found objects. My paintings are an intuitive exploration of the physical, the metaphysical, and nature — expressed through vibrant color, linear movement, and symbolism.
VIEW ART | SHOWS/EVENTS
ART + CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
ART EXHIBITS
An exhibiting artist since the 1990s, my first solo show was at Borders Books in Syracuse, New York, in 1997 — and my most recent exhibition was hosted by the Stonecat Cafe on the Finger Lakes Wine Trail in Hector, New York, in 2025. I am actively creating new works in my Ithaca studio and continue to embrace opportunities to share and exhibit. Current events here.
PUBLIC ART
My current public art piece is an electric box mural at the corner of Tioga & Court streets in Ithaca, New York, titled Better Together, and inspired by the global women's march in January, 2017.
NFT ART
I have NFT art on the blockchain! Two animated mixed-media paintings sold for just $30 each when listed on the OpenSea NFT marketplace in 2020 and are currently still on the blockchain.
EDUCATION + CERTIFICATION
• Master's degree in art education from Syracuse University (1994)
• Bachelor's degree in fine art from Potsdam State College (1989)
• Permanent K-12 NYS art teacher certification
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• 14 years as a public school art teacher.
• Notably, I wrote the first version of the high school computer graphics curriculum for the Chittenango School District. Long since updated, but it was exciting to be at the forefront of teaching analog and digital during a period of dramatic change for art and photography in the mid-1990's.
• I resigned from my tenured teaching position in 2005 to pursue art and digital content creation. Every job since has felt like a vacation compared to teaching!
• Founding artist member of the WestSide Arts Foundation in Frederick, Maryland in 2006.
• Videographer and video/photo editor for online content for the Frederick News Post, Frederick, Maryland (2006–08).
• Communications and content editor for the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP) at Cornell University for 15 years (2008-2023).
• Social media lead for Cornell AAP (2016–2023).
TODAY
I'm retired from Cornell and working as an artist, creating and exhibiting new work. In addition to fine art, I offer oracle art readings and teach online classes that share methods of using art for spiritual practice and energy work. More about this here
self-portrait with paintbrush and artwork
- Find me on Instagram @artist.shera