About the Artist

Hi, I'm Cheryl Wellman, the artist known as Cherelle Art.

I'm a creative — it's the only word that covers all of it. I paint in acrylic and watercolor, sculpt mermaids, make pottery, cards, and junk journals, and write young adult fantasy. I illustrated my first book myself, I've written and published a song, and there are always more books in the works. A lot of my work starts in the ocean: I'm a certified scuba diver, and the light, movement, and marine life I see underwater find their way into my mermaids and coastal pieces.

Every painting is one of a kind — when you bring one home, you're the only person in the world who has it, and it comes with a certificate of authenticity signed Cherelle Art.

By day, I'm a CPA — numbers are my thing. Maybe that's why I run Cherelle Art the way I do: every order is packed and shipped with care, and if something isn't right, I'll make it right.

My paint studio is in Fort Myers, Florida, where I do most of my painting. Collectors are welcome to come by appointment, to see the work in person and pick out the piece they love.

You can browse the shop anytime at shopcherelleart.com — or just call me at (239) 877-7125 or email [email protected], and we'll find a time.

— Cherelle