Sherry Meidell has worked as a professional artist, starting her career as a graphic designer, continuing as an illustrator for children’s books and magazines, and painting watercolors that have been shown and won awards in regional and national exhibits. She is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, Utah Watercolor Society, and the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies. She has received numerous awards, including best of show at the UWS Spring Exhibition 2015 and top award at the 2014 Arts in the Parks plein-air competition at Capitol Reef.

She has taught watercolor classes, and presented multiple workshops on children’s book writing and illustrating, using a sketch book to improve skill and confidence, and watercolor painting and technique.

 

She is the past president of the Utah Watercolor Society and past illustrator coordinator for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.