Work samples

  • We are Stardust
    We are Stardust
    "We are Stardust" 16in x 20in acrylic on canvas
  • Winds of Change
    Winds of Change
    "Winds of Change" 16in x 20in acrylic on canvas
  • Boundaries
    Boundaries
    18in x 24in acrylic on canvas Cheryl Fair 2022
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    "The Pink Path" 16in x 20in acrylic on canvas Cheryl Fair 2023

About Cheryl

Baltimore City

     Cheryl Fair is a multidisciplinary artist and writer.  In addition to photography, filmmaking, writing and painting, Cheryl has at various times been a jewelry designer, a band manager, a nonprofit executive director, a copyright examiner, costume designer, professional astrologer and tarot reader. In 2022 and 2023 her paintings were featured on the Baltimore LED Art Board.

 

 

     Cheryl’s photographic portrait work, once described as “colorful… more

Nostalgia and Grief

Images completed in 2023 that explore feelings of grief, escapism, and healing.

  • Nostalgia and Grief
    Nostalgia and Grief

    20in x 16in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair

  • Golden Link
    Golden Link

    36in x 24in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair

  • Beauty Faces Death
    Beauty Faces Death

    24in x 18in acrylic on canvas

    Available for Purchase
  • Underwater Queen
    Underwater Queen

    20in x 16in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair

  • Tickle
    Tickle

    12in x 24in acrylic on canvas

    Available for Purchase
  • Wandering Disposition
    Wandering Disposition

    24in x 18in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair

    Available for Purchase
  • Euphony
    Euphony

    12in x 24in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair

    Available for Purchase
  • Monochrome Beach
    Monochrome Beach

    16in x 20in acrylic on canvas

  • Cats Know
    Cats Know

    16in x 20in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair

Baltimore LED 2023

Paintings included on the Baltimore LED Board on Charles Street across the street from Penn Station, October 2023 

  • If You've Seen One
    If You've Seen One

    24in x 18in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair

    Available for Purchase
  • The Pink Path
    The Pink Path

    16in x 20in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair

    Available for Purchase
  • Relax
    Relax

    24in x 18in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair

  • View From a Train Window
    View From a Train Window

    20in x 16in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair

    Available for Purchase
  • Underwater Queen
    Underwater Queen

    20in x 16in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair

  • Where Crows Go to Tell Each Other Their Secrets
    Where Crows Go to Tell Each Other Their Secrets

    20in x 16in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair

    Available for Purchase

Something Wicked?

Paintings from the "Something Wicked?" group show at Gallery 1448 October 2023.

  • Miaplacidus
    Miaplacidus

    24in x 18in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair.

  • Between Worlds
    Between Worlds

    14in x 11in oil on wood panel by Cheryl Fair

    Available for Purchase
  • Where Crows Go to Tell Each Other Their Secrets
    Where Crows Go to Tell Each Other Their Secrets

    20in x 16in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair

    Available for Purchase
  • There is Water in Hell, You Just Can't Drink it
    There is Water in Hell, You Just Can't Drink it

    24in. x 36in acrylic on canvas. Cheryl Fair 2023 

    Available for Purchase
  • Light Leak
    Light Leak

    "Light Leak" 24in x 18in acrylic on canvas Cheryl Fair 2022

    Available for Purchase

The Crone Project

The Crone Project emerged from the idea that women over the age of fifty should be seen and celebrated. Cheryl  asked each model to arrive for her portrait session as her genuine, inner self . The portraits were done between 2016 and 2018 and the models ranged from age 50 - 78.
  • Wood Sprite
    Wood Sprite
    Portrait of Suzanne
  • Sophrosyne
    Sophrosyne
    Portrait of Eve
  • Dancer
    Dancer
    Portrait of Gerry
  • Wizard
    Wizard
    Portrait of Liz
  • Warrior
    Warrior
    Portrait of Sherri
  • Fairy Godmother
    Fairy Godmother
    Portrait of Helenmary
  • Wings
    Wings
    Portrait of Leanne
  • The Guide
    The Guide
    Portrait of Sally
  • Fra Mauro
    Fra Mauro
    Portrait of Ursula
  • Armored
    Armored
    Armored - Portrait of Carol

Joe Quigley, Alaska Pioneer

A project that began as genealogical research into a family’s history, this biography traces the life of a fascinating character before, during and after the great Klondike gold rush. Deeply researched, including quotes from Quigley and numerous photographs, this book is more than another tale of the Klondike Gold Rush. It is an intimate look at the inspiring life of a pioneer prospector, who witnessed the exploration and development of one of America’s most harsh, beautiful and captivating landscapes. The book was published by McFarland Publishing, January 2020. 
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    First Chapter of "Joe Quigley, Alaska Pioneer" by Cheryl Fair, McFarland Publishing January 2020

Magical Realism Tarot

The Magical Realism Tarot deck is a 78 card deck and has similar structure to the Tarot of Marseilles, or the Rider-Waite tarot deck.  

Cheryl Fair is the deck creator. Her photography illustrates each card and she is the author of the instruction booklet. Many creative people were involved with making the Magical Realism Tarot project into a complete deck. Paula Millet designed the borders and backs of the cards and did the graphic layout. Clarke Bedford created the metal sculpture helmets, the pentacle, and the art car that was used as The Chariot.  Rae Beth Designs created the headpieces  for the Wheel of Fortune card and for all of the Queen cards.   Hollie Chantiles painted the face for Death. All of the models are creative people in their own right and include actors, dancers, musicians, tattoo artists, painters, photographers, burlesque performers, comedians and craftspeople.  Although Cheryl Fair made some of the costumes, most of the models provided their own costuming and put a considerable amount of thought and effort into their role.  

  • Justice
    Justice
    The Justice card from the Magical Realism Tarot deck
  • Judgement
    Judgement
    Judgement from the Magical Realism Tarot deck
  • The Hanged Man
    The Hanged Man
    The Hanged Man card from the Magical Realism Tarot deck
  • Death
    Death
    The Death card from the Magical Realism Tarot deck
  • Wheel of Fortune
    Wheel of Fortune
    The Wheel of Fortune card from the Magical Realism Tarot deck
  • The Star
    The Star
    The Star card from the Magical Realism Tarot deck
  • The Emperor
    The Emperor
    The Emperor from the Magical Realism Tarot deck
  • Knight of Swords
    Knight of Swords
    Knight of Swords from the Magical Realism Tarot deck
  • Strength
    Strength
    Strength from the Magical Realism Tarot deck
  • The World
    The World
    The World card from the Magical Realism Tarot deck

Dreamchild

Award winning video, exploring Victorian Gothic literary themes with musicians Cheryl Wanner and Frank Gerace, known together as Dreamchild. 
  • The Book of Hours
    The Book of Hours - homage to the changing seasons. Director Cheryl Fair. Music and appearances by Dreamchild (Cheryl E. Siren and Frank Gerace)
  • Dreamchild "Alone"
    Alone - Homage to E. A. Poe - Film by Cheryl Fair, with music and performance by Cheryl Wanner and Frank Gerace. Lyrics from Poe's "Alone.". Winner of The Saturday "Visiter" Award 2020, presented by Poe Baltimore.
  • Catherine's Haunts
    Catherine's Haunts - Wuthering Heights theme film by Cheryl Fair, with music and performance by Cheryl Wanner and Frank Gerace, known together as Dreamchild

Made in Isolation

Work made during 2020 pandemic isolation. 
  • Cautiously Optimistic Rabbit
    Cautiously Optimistic Rabbit
    24in x 36in acrylic on canvas
  • Dancing-Rabbit
    Dancing-Rabbit
    11in x 14in acrylic on canvas
  • Personal Space
    Personal Space
    Personal Space - digital photograph
  • Deer Spirit
    Deer Spirit
    Deer Spirit - digital photograph
  • The World is on Fire
    The World is on Fire
    11in x 14in acrylic on canvas
  • Crowd
    Crowd
    18in x 24in acrylic on canvas
  • Bright-Night
    Bright-Night
    11in x 14in acrylic on canvas
  • Stand by Me
    Stand by Me
    18in x 24in acrylic on canvas
  • Hugin and Munin
    Hugin and Munin
    18in x 24in acrylic on canvas
  • Cherubim
    Cherubim
    18in x 24in acrylic on canvas

Delicious Ambiguity

Solo show of photographs from 2013
  • Transcendental Homelessness
    Transcendental Homelessness
    Transcendental Homelessness digital photograph
  • The Coachman
    The Coachman
    The Coachman digital photograph
  • Magical Road Trip
    Magical Road Trip
    Magical Road Trip digital photograph
  • Demeter
    Demeter
    Demeter digital photograph
  • Goddess
    Goddess
    Goddess digital photograph
  • VenusDiscovery
    VenusDiscovery
    Venus Discover digital photograph
  • Imbolc
    Imbolc
    Imbolc digital photograph
  • Post-apocalyptic Messenger
    Post-apocalyptic Messenger
    Post-apocalyptic Messenger digital photograph
  • Goddess of Spring
    Goddess of Spring
    Goddess of Spring digital photograph
  • Murder of Crows
    Murder of Crows
    Murder of Crows digital photograph