Cheryl Bartley’s artistic talent was apparent from an early age when she produced her first works of art as a means of communication. Raised by a French speaking family, she relied on art to express herself to her English speaking friends. Cheryl’s art resulted in her working 25 years as a graphic artist in the manufacture of wallpaper and textiles. Although trained as a graphic artist, Cheryl now unleashes her imagination and creativity for folk art. She utilizes mixtures of vibrant colors to produce warm and inviting scenes of simpler times. Her preferred medium is acrylic on canvas or wood, and watercolor on paper. Her folk art collection can be seen at her gallery in Winchester Connecticut.