Cher Pruys

Cher Pruys is a self-taught Canadian artist whose subject matter ranges from apples to airplanes. Finding beauty in mundane subjects, her hyperealist style evolved from pencil and charcoal to oils, and now her preferred mediums are acrylic, gouache and watercolour. 

She says: “To take my inner visions with my hands and create a work of art for you the viewer... that is the ultimate in self expression. I am very drawn to shiny surfaces as well as transparent objects, especially when the lighting brings them to life. I look for beauty in everyday objects that most people take for granted or just don’t truly see as they are. The seemingly boring and mundane subjects can truly be like magnets if portrayed in the right light. Shiny metal is one of those materials that can host endless visions. The light hits it and the reflections are captured on the smooth, sleek surface... an artist’s dream!”