A woman with red curly hair and blue eyes smiling at the camera, wearing a dark gray shirt and layered silver necklaces with a green pendant. In the background, there are art prints of forest scenes and an easel.

I am a California-based hairdresser and multidisciplinary artist whose curiosity and devotion to creative expression continually inspire exploration and experimentation. With early roots in dance and music, my artistic journey has been shaped by movement, rhythm, and an innate sensitivity to aesthetics. This foundation naturally evolved into a deep interest in design and visual arts. While hairdressing provided another outlet for creativity, it also sparked a desire to explore beyond the salon.

A lifelong maker, from sewing, refinishing furniture to spatial rearrangement, I’ve always responded intuitively to my environment. This instinct led me to formal studies in design, where my visual sensibilities sharpened and my creative voice deepened. Immersing myself in a wide range of fine art media—drawing, painting, ceramics—I found clarity and meaning in the tactile process of transforming concepts into two- and three-dimensional form. Working with my hands to bring ideas into physical form felt like coming home.

Though trained in many forms of fine art media, interior design, and architecture, my current artistic practice is rooted in nature-inspired mono-printing. I’m especially drawn to the spontaneity of this medium. It mirrors a philosophy I strive to embody in both life and art: letting go of rigid expectations and embracing the beauty of the unexpected.

This moment marks the beginning of sharing my art with others—an intentional act of honoring my truest self and the creative spirit that has always guided me.

Stay with me for more to come……

 

A handwritten signature reading 'Cheryl' in dark blue ink.

Drop a Line: cherylelliottart@gmail.com