About Cheryl

In addition to painting, filmmaking, writing and photography, Cheryl has at various times been a jewelry designer, costume designer, band manager, professional astrologer, and tarot reader. In 2024 her paintings and photographs were included in several group shows, and an exhibition of her paintings titled "After the Rain" was at Gallery 1448 in 2025.
Cheryl’s photographic portrait work, once described as “colorful photo-secessionist” has been shown in galleries… more
After the Rain
"After the Rain" exhibit at Gallery 1448, March 8th - 23rd 2025
Times of trauma and stress, both individual and collective, bring an array of emotions. For me, these past few years have brought me into uncharted emotional territory, leaving me unable to cope in the familiar ways. I was beyond words, or even inner dialog. Circumstances beyond my control kept me from fleeing, and powerlessness gave fighting new meaning. My creative self-expression became my refuge. I let the materials talk to me, and for me. My style became noticeably different from before, more abstract and more fluid than earlier work.
The title of this collection is from a song lyric written by George Hagegeorge “After the rain washes away all of the pain we will remain.” Hagegeorge's experimental electronic music was the soundtrack for the exhibition.
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April Showers
"April Showers" 16in x 20in acrylic on canvas. by Cheryl Fair 2024
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Magnetic
"Magnetic" 18inx24in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair 2024
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Demeter's Veil
Acrylic on canvas 48in x 30in x 2.5in Cheryl Fair 2024
Available for Purchase$1600. plus shipping or can be picked up in Baltimore.
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Hope Springs Eternal
20in x 16in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair 2024
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Harmony
24in x 18in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair 2024
Available for Purchase$650. 24in x 18in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair 2024
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New Growth
24in x 26in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair 2024
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Nibiru Rising
36in x 30in oil on canvas by Cheryl Fair
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Reentry
24in x 18in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair 2024
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Pink Moon
"Pink Moon" 16in x 20in acrylic on canvas, Cheryl Fair 2024
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Happy New Year
11in x 14in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair 2024
Baltimore LED 2023
Paintings included on the Baltimore LED Board on Charles Street across the street from Penn Station, October 2023
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If You've Seen One
24in x 18in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair
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The Pink Path
16in x 20in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair
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Relax
24in x 18in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair
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View From a Train Window
20in x 16in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair
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Underwater Queen
20in x 16in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair
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Where Crows Go to Tell Each Other Their Secrets
20in x 16in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair
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The Crone Project
Joe Quigley, Alaska Pioneer
Magical Realism Tarot
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.
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JusticeThe Justice card from the Magical Realism Tarot deck
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JudgementJudgement from the Magical Realism Tarot deck
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The Hanged ManThe Hanged Man card from the Magical Realism Tarot deck
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DeathThe Death card from the Magical Realism Tarot deck
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Wheel of FortuneThe Wheel of Fortune card from the Magical Realism Tarot deck
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The StarThe Star card from the Magical Realism Tarot deck
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The EmperorThe Emperor from the Magical Realism Tarot deck
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Knight of SwordsKnight of Swords from the Magical Realism Tarot deck
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StrengthStrength from the Magical Realism Tarot deck
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The WorldThe 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.
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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.
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The Book of HoursThe Book of Hours - homage to the changing seasons. Director Cheryl Fair. Music and appearances by Dreamchild (Cheryl E. Siren and Frank Gerace)
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Catherine's HauntsCatherine'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
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Cautiously Optimistic Rabbit24in x 36in acrylic on canvas
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Dancing-Rabbit11in x 14in acrylic on canvas
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Personal SpacePersonal Space - digital photograph
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Deer SpiritDeer Spirit - digital photograph
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The World is on Fire11in x 14in acrylic on canvas
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Crowd18in x 24in acrylic on canvas
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Bright-Night11in x 14in acrylic on canvas
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Stand by Me18in x 24in acrylic on canvas
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Hugin and Munin18in x 24in acrylic on canvas
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Cherubim18in x 24in acrylic on canvas