Biography

Sheryl Piere

Blackbird Hill Studio


A Nebraska Artist, Sheryl has pursued art since childhood. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Education from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and began her career teaching Art for 14 years in public schools. She continued her studio work and teaching at the University of South Dakota and graduated with an MFA in painting in 1994. Following a number of teaching positions at local colleges, she then began a Photography business from her home studio while continuing to paint and create pottery.

Photography continues to inspire Sheryl to create her recent abstract paintings. The photos are often used to provide the colors, textures and movements within the designs she creates.