Cheri Shaw Design

Freelance Artist + Graphic Designer | Edmonton, Alberta

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Hi! I’m Cheri and I have been working as an artist and designer in Edmonton, Alberta for over 12 years. I started out my career designing for print and quickly moved into product design. I currently work with some amazing clients here in Edmonton, developing their brands and making their big ideas soar.

I have always loved painting, and find joy in creating art based on little moments that catch my eye from day to day observations. I am drawn to landscape art and portraiture (of people and animals) and have developed a love for painting on walls. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of creating custom, hand painted murals for many venues throughout the Edmonton area, infusing beauty and flair into public spaces, showhomes and private homes.

Thanks for visiting! If you’re interested in chatting about a painting, mural or design project, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s make something amazing together!

cherishawdesign

Late Summer Light ✨
This little painting is 8/8” on a canvas panel. It’s painted with acrylics and reminds me of a late summer afternoon, when the light filters through the trees and gives everything a golden glow ☀️

#prairiesky #prairieart #albertaartist #canadianartist #yegart
MOON The Golden Mountain dog - a lovable mix of G MOON

The Golden Mountain dog - a lovable mix of Golden Retriever and Bernese Mountain Dog. He’s almost 3 and living his best life with his amazing family! His golden fur compliments his happy demeanour and friendly, playful nature ✨☀️🌙🌼

Thanks for watching the full process from sketch to finished painting. If you have a pet you adore (bandana optional), I’d love to help turn their photo into something lasting 💛

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The painting is done, but is it really… After s The painting is done, but is it really…

After some staring, flipping, reflecting and coffee, I usually decide to make a few more tweaks.

It’s very subtle stuff, but around here, every single hair matters 🐕 🤍

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Meet Howie, the Portuguese Water Dog full of curio Meet Howie, the Portuguese Water Dog full of curiosity and curls. His portrait is a profile and features the flow of his textured black fur, painted with detail to bring out every swirl. Moss green might be my new favourite background colour and it looks great with Howie’s features and colouring. 

A painting to celebrate puppyhood, personality and the beauty of this beloved breed. 

DM if you’d like to chat about a custom portrait, they make the best keepsakes 💛

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Your walls tell a story… A memory you never want Your walls tell a story…
A memory you never want to forget.
The dog that changed your life.
The skies that bring you calm.
A painting that feels like home.

A feeling you can keep like a daydream on your wall ✨

Message me about creating a piece that is perfectly you 🤍

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We love our pets so much, we turn their photos int We love our pets so much, we turn their photos into art and I think that’s pretty endearing. If you have a pet that needs a spot on your wall, I’d love to paint them! 

See more sweet portraits at cherishawdesign.ca

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Shadows in Lavender ☁️💜 Always looking to t Shadows in Lavender ☁️💜
Always looking to the clouds for comfort and painting to capture their soft, airy presence. This little but mighty cloud with lavender coloured shadows is 12/12” and painted with acrylics on canvas. 

#prairiesky #cloudpainting #prairieart #albertaartist #canadianartist #yegart
June 🤍 This drawing was created on pearl grey p June 🤍
This drawing was created on pearl grey paper using a mix of graphite and a soft ivory pastel pencil for a weightless, soft and ethereal effect ✨

She is available as a print - as always on my favourite Somerset Velvet paper (a cotton, acid-free, fine art paper). The printing process used (called archival pigment printing), combined with the quality of the paper ensures the print will be long lasting, so it can be lovingly adored for many years 🖤

#portraitdrawing #portraitart #portraitartist
Afternoon Clouds ☁️ A dreamy prairie landscap Afternoon Clouds ☁️ 
A dreamy prairie landscape with soft white clouds and muted green fields. This print is based on an original 8/10” acrylic painting and reproduced using archival inks on Somerset velvet paper for lasting quality. 

If cloud gazing brings you joy and the open prairie skies feel like home, this one’s for you! ☀️

#prairieart #albertaartist #archivalprint #afternoonclouds #canadianartist
It’s always fun to look back at the layers that It’s always fun to look back at the layers that build the final painting. Quinn is part of a matching pair of portraits, created for the same loving home. I painted her with the same bright, cheerful eyes her family knows so well. 

Like Jinx, she has a soft, neutral background and is framed in gold, so the two can sit side by side 🤍

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This is Jinx 🐕 She’s a beauty with wispy fur This is Jinx 🐕 
She’s a beauty with wispy fur, cute curly ears and a happy expression. Her portrait is one part of a pair, so we kept the background soft and neutral to make sure it suited them both! Keep an eye out for her pal, they make a great duo! 

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I’m working on something a little different for I’m working on something a little different for this portrait, a profile! I’ve been waiting to paint this angle for a while and this guy is perfect for it! More on his progress soon 🤍

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Even high quality watercolour paper can ripple aft Even high quality watercolour paper can ripple after it’s been painted on, but this can be fixed with some books, a quick iron and some weight!  I always flatten the paper before it’s framed or packaged - it’s an important step to make sure the portrait arrives smooth and frame ready 🖼️ 

#portraitart #customportrait #canadianartist #catportrait #dogportrait #packagingaportrait #flatteningpaper
Packing up a portrait✨ This one is heading out u Packing up a portrait✨
This one is heading out unframed, so I tucked it into a clear sleeve and tied it with a velvet ribbon. I always include a 4/6” card featuring one of my landscape paintings that can be kept or framed as a mini print, because every portrait deserves a thoughtful send-off 💌

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PART 3✨ Here he is, framed and ready to beautify PART 3✨
Here he is, framed and ready to beautify a wall. I love painting Boxers, their faces have so much character and their big brown eyes are gentle and full of playful curiosity. 

Thanks for following along through the process of painting Jack. It’s always an honour to create special memorial portraits like this one. 

#petportrait #petportraitartist #catlover #doglover #petlover #dogportrait #catportrait #animalart #artist #customart #boxerportrait #framedwithlove
PART 2✨ He’s almost done! I finished Jack’s PART 2✨
He’s almost done! I finished Jack’s portrait with a soft black background - I think it brought out his features nicely and gave his portrait a timeless look. I’ve picked the perfect frame and can’t wait to show you the finished painting in part 3! 

#petportrait #petportraitartist #catlover #doglover #petlover #dogportrait #catportrait #animalart #artist #customart #boxerportrait #framedwithlove
PART ONE✨ Today I’m painting a memorial portr PART ONE✨ 
Today I’m painting a memorial portrait for Jack, a very special boxer with pointy ears and the sweetest eyes. His textured nose, all his white hair, and the spot of black on his lip were my favourite parts to paint. Now that I’ve finished his face i’m onto his body so check back in for part 2 🖤

#petportrait #petportraitartist #catlover #doglover #petlover #dogportrait #catportrait #animalart #artist #customart #boxerportrait #framedwithlove
I’m working away on some top secret paintings fo I’m working away on some top secret paintings for Mother’s Day. I can’t share the full pieces yet (they’re surprises!) but I have a few more spots open if you’re dreaming up something meaningful for someone special 💛

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There is something calming about a storm rolling o There is something calming about a storm rolling over the prairies. The dark sky and giant clouds that look like mountains almost always mean a thunderstorm is coming ⛈️ Like so many, I look forward to these summer evenings and loved capturing that feeling in a painting to hold onto year round. 

This piece is painted with acrylic on an 18/18” canvas, and it’s now up on my website if you’d like to take a closer look. 

#prairiestorm #stormyskies #canadianartist #artthatfeelslikehome #cloudscape #yegartist #prairielandscape
One of my favourite parts about finishing a portra One of my favourite parts about finishing a portrait is helping you choose a frame - it really ties everything together and completes the portrait beautifully. 

I offer some classic options and if you’re looking for something a little different, I can source ones that compliment your portrait and your space. 

It’s also nice to have it ready to hang or wrap up as a thoughtful gift 💝 

Framing is an optional add-on, so you can choose what works best for you! 

#petportrait #petportraitartist #catlover #doglover #petlover #dogportrait #catportrait #animalart #artist #customart #framedwithlove
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