Island Gallery and Studios proudly presents our Featured Artist for August 2025—
Cheryl Sudbury-Buerger.
Theme: Flowers…Nature’s Cheerleaders
”Art can tell a story, express an emotion and mirror the harmonious dance of nature.”
—Cheryl Sudbury-Buerger
Cheryl embraces her life journey with art at its core. Her creative endeavors span stained glass, fabrics, ceramics, woodworking, writing, photography, and painting in both watercolor and acrylic. Her work has been featured in numerous galleries and community exhibits, including a juried exhibition at the Art Museum of Florida International University in Miami, FL.
During her 15-year teaching career, Cheryl brought creativity into the classroom, inspiring students through artistic expression. Later, she spent 17 years with a Miami marketing and advertising agency, where she expanded her artistic repertoire through roles in art direction, copywriting, and creative direction. This experience allowed her to travel internationally, where—camera in hand—she learned from seasoned photographers and created her own private portfolio of images just waiting to be transformed into paintings.
In 2002, Cheryl moved from Miami to a 7-acre ranch in Sarasota, where the local flora and fauna became an endless source of inspiration. Now retired, she recently settled on a 5-acres property in Parrish, FL , where she continues to find fresh artistic inspiration. Cheryl finds peace and purpose in Florida’s natural habitats, vegetation, and landscapes. She seeks out niches that, like her photographs, still reflect the essence of “Old Florida.” Painting from the heart, she shares nature’s beauty through vibrant color and rich texture.
“I paint mostly from my photography,” Cheryl explains. “I love the simple beauty of nature and find the fluid, graceful lines of flowers to be an art form in themselves. Capturing a mood, blending of colors, and interpreting the symphony a field of flowers can create—each painting teaches me something new. It’s always a new challenge, new technique, a fresh experience that allow me to grow as an artist.”
Cheryl is a board member of the Parrish Art Council and an active member of The Island Gallery and Studios located at 456 12th Avenue W (Old Main Street) in downtown Bradenton. Meet Cheryl in person on August 12th from 10-5pm and view her work at Island Gallery and Studios or online at:
www.islandgalleryandstudios.org
Art Classes! Our professional artists are now offering art classes. Call or check our website for the details.
Free Art Demos! Starting in October, Every Second Saturday of the Month from 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Great Opportunity! Critique Corner! Attention All Artists! Every Last Saturday of the month from 10:30 am-12:00 pm we offer FREE interactive discussions on what makes a good piece of art. All are welcome!
Island Gallery and Studios is located at 456 Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton. Gallery hours are
10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Street parking, as well as free parking in the nearby public parking ramp, is available.
