SHERRY SCHARSCHMIDT / SEQUIM, WA
My work features slightly demented cats and dogs, vintage sign letters and bits of other stuff in happy combinations. Some are cautionary tales, some are functional (i.e. they have hooks for your keys or leash), some are simply joyful.
I studied fine art at U.C. Berkeley but graduated from Art Center College of Design with a combo major in illustration and advertising.
I spent 35 years as an art director at advertising agencies from NY to Tokyo to Chicago. Being surrounded by talented and hilarious people left me with a love of design, typography and problem solving. Plus the ability to chat with pretty much anyone.
I picked up painting again while living/working in Tokyo, and have been painting full time since 2015.
I also illustrate children books with my very first copywriter partner - Dean Hacohen. “Tuck Me In” which has been translated in to 8 languages and the follow up - “Who’s Hungry?” Our board book “Who Needs A Hug?” is finally out now!