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The Artist
"As an Artist, it is my responsibility to attain to my highest level."
Jill-Ann Cherofsky
The Artist adores soaking in images, letting them mix with her own emotions, and then expressing back a glorious work of art. She puts her full passion into her work, and is pleased when all that investment of time and energy can lift someone's spirits.
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., the Artist has portraits in collections all throughout the region. Her subjects include, children, businessmen and socialites. Jill-Ann's passion in Art began early in life and continues with each day. Art teachers and friends recognized her natural gift and encouraged her. Today she continues to evolve as an Artist and finds deep pleasure in the creation process of Art.
Cherofsky appreciates feedback and criticism. She feels that the fresh perspective helps her evolve as an Artist. She describes her personal style as "right at the verge of realism, yet impressionist enough that you enjoy it as a painting." She loves the sense of excitement that her work can evoke in another person.
Jill-Ann takes pleasure in experimenting with different mediums to expand her work in unexpected ways. Presently she favors graphite and pastel. Sensual colors, romance and texture are primary in her works. Her choices of simple subject matter give an old world charm and are full of emotion. Her portraits and still life's make you stop to appreciate that moment in time.
Cherofsky's works, especially the recently completed “Sinuous” have inspired and touched the hearts of so many. She has exhibited in national juried art shows, where she has won awards. Her work is exhibited in Limner Gallery and the Organization of Independent Artists, both in New York, and is in other collections across the United States. Maximillien de Lafayette of the International Herald Daily News writes: "Jill-Ann Cherofsky excels in capturing the moment and the nostalgic esthetics. A superb artist who adds warmth and tender elegance to the art of portraiture. "
The Artist divides her time between doing illustrations and portraits and enjoys both. She would love to hear from you, and is delighted to discuss doing commissions. Jill-Ann works out of a studio in her home, where she resides with her husband Teddy of 12 years and her pussycat Myron. You can reach her by going to the contact page.
Enjoy your visit here and share in the Artist's aspiration to send conscious, artistic, and thought provoking messages out into the world.
Education:
School of Visual Art, New York, NY; Illustration.
Private Workshops at: Art Students League and The National Arts Club, New York, NY.
Exhibitions:
2005 Member Exhibition, The American Artist Professional League, New York, NY
2005 Wider Circle of Friends Invitational Art Exhibition, New York, NY
2005 National Art Show, Guests Gallery, Lilburn GA
2005 New Member Exhibition, The Pen and Brush Gallery, New York, NY
2004 Paintings Graphics Sculpture, The American Artist Professional League, New York, NY
2004 Carnival of the Animals, Organization of Independent Artists, New York, NY
2003 Landscapes, Cityscapes & People, Linmar Gallery, New York,
NY
2003 Miniature V, Period Gallery, Omaha, NE
2002 Small Works, Linmar Gallery, New York, NY
2002 Portrait Arts Festival, New York, NY
2001 4th National Exhibition, AQA Gallery, Queens, NY
2000 International Miniature Art Show, Westwind Gallery, Casper, WY
1999 Grand Central Gallery; National
Art Competition, American Artist NYC
Awards:
2005
New York's Artist of
the Hour, International Herald Daily News
2004 Pastel Society of America Scholarship, New York, NY
2004 Work of New Year, Guests Gallery, Lilburn, GA
2003 Honor Award; Connecticut Pastel Society
2002 Award of Merit, Manhattan Arts International, New York, NY
Collections:
GE Capital, Private Commissions
Goldman Sachs, Private Commissions
Doctors of Plastic Surgery
Owen and Mandolfo, Interior Design
Blue Claw Restaurant
Sovereign Baby Furniture
Private Portrait Commissions throughout the region
Representation:
Art
Niche New York; New York, NY
Vivid
Expressions; Chesapeake,
VA
Digital Consciousness Galleries
Art Exchange, Inc.; Hot Springs, AZ
Yessy Art Gallery; Boulder, CO
All Original Art; Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Membership:
Ask-Art; The Artist Bluebook
Audubon Artists, New York, NY
The Pen and Brush, Inc., New York, NY
The American Society of Portrait Artists
Organization of Independent Artists, New York, NY
Tribeca Downtown Gallery Association, New York, NY
The American Artists Professional League Inc., New York, NY
Publications:
International Herald Daily News