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Biography

​Splitting my time between Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, I draw inspiration from both coastal and inland subjects,  the stories they tell and the emotions they bring. Growing up with a love of drawing and painting, I pursued my creative passion at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where I studied Industrial Design. This foundation shaped my approach to detail and form, which carries through in all my work.

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In addition to fine art, I enjoy crafting, including painting custom canvases for needlepoint and exploring a variety of creative projects. My artwork has been shown in several New England exhibitions and I have been thrilled to share my passion with others. Knowing my work has found a place in their home means so much to me. For me, creating art is about connection—inviting others to see the world through my eyes and discover the beauty in the everyday.

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​Watch my interview on Art Matters, I am at 15 minutes;

https://youtu.be/CphLUXZmGwA?si=x4ub0dJgsQgcaw8g

Exhibitions/Awards

2025

Rhode Island Watercolor Society show "Monochromatic" 10/16/2025, "Shutters I" , 3rd place award

Common Fence Point, "Friends & Family Invitational" 8/19/2025

Portsmouth Art Guild, "Ocean State of Mind", 5/16/2025

2024

Portsmouth Art Guild, "Holiday Show", 11/24/2024, "Black Swallowtail" sold

Portsmouth Art Guild, "The Great Outdoors", 9/27/2024, "Luna Moth" sold

Portsmouth Art Guild, "All Things Edible", 5/3/2024, "Pears with Drapery" sold

2023

Portsmouth Art Guild, "Holiday Show", 11/17/2023, "Scallop", "Starfish", "Blue Crab" sold

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© 2025 Sherrie Smith Norton

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