Sherry Leigh Mason [NRA 2025]

First name: Sherry ;
Middle name: Leigh ;
Last name: Mason ;

Member: Non-Resident Artist Member ; 
Begin: 2025 ;
End: n/a ;

Biography:

http://www.sherrymasonart.com

Sherry Mason, an award-winning artist based in East Tennessee, finds her muse in the interplay of light across landscapes, waterways, and the heavens above. Her devotion to the natural world infuses her artistry, leading her to paint en plein air for initial studies before refining her pieces in the studio. Sherry’s technical prowess has been honed through a personal artistic journey, enriched by the guidance of master painters like Joseph McGurl and Bill Farnsworth, whose workshops she attended.   She also credits John MacDonald, Ken Salaz, John Carlson and other contemporary artists whose books and DVDs she has immensely studied.

Despite pursuing and obtaining a B.S. in pharmacy rather than a formal art education, Sherry’s passion for painting remains undimmed. She continues to learn from nature itself, while also drawing inspiration from revered artists like those of the Hudson River School.

Sherry extends her expertise through mentorships conducted both in-person and online, hosting workshops at her home and various locations throughout the year. Alongside her teaching endeavors, she participates in group exhibitions nationwide and boasts a solo show to her credit.

Specializing in oil landscapes, Sherry’s artistry extends to capturing the subtle nuances of light on diverse subjects. Her signature style, characterized by a soft sfumato technique, blends impressionistic realism with luminous, atmospheric qualities, eliciting a sense of wonder in those who behold her works. Sherry’s paintings grace collections across the United States, each one illuminating the beauty she finds in the world around her.

Her self-taught practiced techniques are influenced by the Hudson River School tradition and has garnered her awards with national and international competitions. She is a juried artist member of prestigious organizations such as,

The Salmagundi Club

Oil Painters of America

International Guild of Realism

American Artists Professional League, EAM

American Women Artists

American Impressionists Society,

and many others.

She continues to be juried into many exhibitions throughout the year across the United States to include New York, Scottsdale, AZ and permanent online exhibitions and gallery showcases. 

In April 2023, Sherry was awarded the Animals and Birds Category Honorable Mention in the International Plein Air Salon Art Competition.  Most recently she received Boldbrush’s TopFAV 15% and has received several Top 100 Finalist awards over the last year as well.