Cheri Polk

Cheri Polk is an accomplished portrait artist, illustrator and graphic designer.
Her intrinsic flair has led her unique works to be commissioned by private estates,
collectors and notable landmark achitecture.
Cheri is an active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

Upcoming Workshops

Suggested Supply List

Paper or Board

  • 11 x 14 pastel paper or any surface that is recommended for pastel. I prefer a smoother surface and often use Museum Board, but any surface for pastel can be used. Mount your paper to a board or foam core attached using artists tape or any type of gentle adhesive tape.

    • Pastels - Pencils

  • There are many brands to choose from. I personally like and use Faber-Castell’s Pitt, Carb-Othello, and Conte. Soft pastel sticks. I use Rembrandt, but if you have another brand you can use that as well. For this project have a variety of earth tones to represent fur and nature as well as white, ivory, black, and a mix of grays. Most sets have a wide range to choose from.

    • Blending Tools

  • Blending stumps, scraps of flannel cloth, small cosmetic sponge. These are a few suggestions and gives you a variety to play around with.Many times our fingers are used to blend the pastel.

    • Erasers

  • A clean kneaded eraser. Optional - a pink and a white eraser.