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About Cheryl

I'm Cheryl, a watercolor artist living in Fenwick Island, Delaware. After years in a different career, I returned to my love of painting in 2020, inspired by the coast, everyday life, and the beauty found in imperfection. Originally trained as a young art student, I’ve rekindled that passion through practice, study, and connection with other artists.

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Watercolor, with its unpredictability and delicate honesty, reflects how I see the world—beautiful, raw, and full of meaning. My work is deeply personal and often inspired by my surroundings, my community, and my advocacy for mental health in memory of my late brother.

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My faith in God is the anchor of my life and the heart behind my art. I hope my creativie journey and my artwork encourage others—offering a quiet sense of peace, purpose, and the reminder that we are never alone.

When I’m not painting, I’m spending time with my family, learning new techniques, or meeting others who inspire me. Through my art, I strive to share a simple message: #YouMatter

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Woman standing on dock, arms crossed, CZapataArt

Our Process

From Brush to Print - Handled with Heart

Every fine art print begins with an original watercolor painted by Cheryl. Once complete, Cheryl prepares the artwork for printing, and Juan scans it at high resolution to preserve the color, detail, and feeling of the original piece.

Watercolor painting in progress, art supplies on desk

Digitizing the Artwork

The scanning process captures even the softest brushstrokes and subtle gradients, creating a digital file that’s true to the original.

Professional Printing

We use Canon fine art printers for vibrant color and smooth tonal transitions, ideal for watercolor reproduction.

Watercolor sea turtle print printing on Canon Pixma
Nine mini watercolor ocean paintings: whale, octopus, crab, beach, sunflower, manta ray, jeep, turtle, wave

Functional Art Printing

For specialty items like wood panels and coasters, we use a UV flatbed printer by Mimaki, which allows us to print directly on a variety of surfaces with crisp, lasting detail.

Archival-Quality Paper

Each print is produced on Palo Duro Etching 315 - a softly textured, acid-free, museum-grade paper designed for longevity and rich ink absorption. The result is a print that feels both timeless and true to the original.

Watercolor jellyfish painting, blue hues
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