February 2026 - Sheryl Lyn Bentley

Liquid Snapshots of the Strange and Unusual

Sheryl’s paintings express her love and reverence for nature, water, and the wildlife it holds. Their subject matter is often derived from her experiences while out on the water fishing. The mystery of bringing an unknown catch up from the depths, up to the shifting place where water meets air, is infinitely exciting and thought-provoking. Fish are shadowy creatures whose shape and movement are akin to thoughts and dreams germinating in waters that spill forth life. Sheryl’s paintings honor these introspections and the gifts that our natural environment provides.

Sheryl was raised in a supportive environment consisting of artists, photographers, fishermen, and horticulturists, she

was encouraged to enjoy nature and art in a wide variety of ways from a young age. She attended the Maryland Institute of Art in Baltimore, MD, and Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, MA, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Sheryl resides in New Hampshire on the beautiful Suncook River and owns a freelance art business.