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
  • Liquid Horizon
    Liquid Horizon

    16in x 20in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair 2024

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 she is currently preparing for a solo exhibition of her work scheduled for March of 2025.

     Cheryl’s photographic portrait work, once described as “colorful photo-secessionist” has been shown in… more

Within You and Without You

Uncertain times bring periods of contemplation that blur the lines of space and time. 

  • Liquid Horizon
    Liquid Horizon

    "Liquid Horizon" 16in x 20in acrylic on canvas, Cheryl Fair 2024 

  • Pink Moon
    Pink Moon

    "Pink Moon" 16in x 20in acrylic on canvas, Cheryl Fair 2024

  • Space Garden_0.jpg
    Space Garden_0.jpg

    "Space Garden" 18in x 24in x 1-5/8in acrylic on gessoed wood panel. By Cheryl Fair 2024

  • April Showers
    April Showers

    "April Showers" 16in x 20in acrylic on canvas. by Cheryl Fair 2024

  • Primeval
    Primeval

    "Primeval" 11in x 14in x 1-5/8in acrylic on gessoed wood. Cheryl Fair 2024.

  • Reflection on a Weird Day
    Reflection on a Weird Day

    "Reflection on a Weird Day" 16in x 20in acrylic on canvas, Cheryl Fair 2024

  • Magnetic
    Magnetic

    "Magnetic" 18inx24in acrylic on canvas by Cheryl Fair 2024

  • Persephone's Meditation Room
    Persephone's Meditation Room

    "Persephone's Meditation Room" 18in x 24in acrylic on canvas, Cheryl Fair 2024

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

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. 
  • Quigley book excerpt.pdf
    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. 

  • 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.
  • 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)
  • 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