Cherry Parsons

Cherry was born and bred in Horsham, West Sussex In her youth she dreamt of studying dress design at college, but her traditionally minded father strongly opposed this path. Cherry went on to channel her creative passion into her own boutique before becoming a full-time mother.
Cherry’s dream of higher education became a reality when she accompanied her eldest daughter to her interview at Northbrook College, Worthing (now Greater Brighton Metropolitan College). After a meeting with the Head Tutor Cherry was offered a place to study alongside her delighted daughter.
Working mainly in acrylics or oils, Cherry enjoys creating portraiture, seascapes and landscapes. Her work incorporates light, reflections, water or humour. The amusing new range of artworks that capture characterful seagulls provide Cherry with a mental rest from the concentration of her other artwork and make her smile whenever she sees them.
Having spent much of her time caring for children, parents and beautiful grandchildren, Cherry is now revelling in having the time and space to indulge her passion.

Cherry has exhibited work through The Farlington Art Group run by Rosalind Sprey. She also accepts commissions and has produced artworks which are displayed at Sedgwick House and Springfield Park, Horsham. Having joined Horsham Artists Open Studios, Cherry has also held 2 successful Open House exhibitions and 2 very well organised contemporary art fairs in Horsham. This year she had her first solo exhibition at the Grey Walls Gallery, Laughing Dog Cafe, Brighton Marina. She has recently taken part at Sussex Art Fairs East at Brighton racecourse. To finish the year of culture off in Horsham Cherry will be exhibiting in November and December at Horsham Museum and art galleries.
Working mainly in acrylics or oils, Cherry enjoys creating portraiture, seascapes and landscapes. Her work incorporates light, reflections, water or humour. The amusing new range of artworks that capture characterful seagulls provide Cherry with a mental rest from the concentration of her other artwork and make her smile whenever she sees them.
Having spent much of her time caring for children, parents and beautiful grandchildren, Cherry is now revelling in having the time and space to indulge her passion.