Sheree Daugherty
shereedaugherty@gmail.com

Wilderness is not a luxury, but a necessity of the human spirit.

Edward Abbey

SHEREE DAUGHERTY IS A NOTABLE WILDLIFE ARTIST AND NATURALIST whose work is in private and public collections across the country. She believes that nature has the power to inspire and give strength to body and soul. Unfortunately, for many of us, experiencing nature is no longer part of our daily lives. Daugherty hopes to recreate for the viewer something of the wonder of the wild. Says Daugherty, “In today’s busy world, it’s so easy to overlook the perfection of nature and the natural processes. I hope my paintings will help bring to mind the wild and beautiful creatures and places that exist nearby.”

An experienced naturalist, she portrays her subjects with an eye for detail borne of many years of careful observation in the field. As a result, her portrayal of wildlife and habitat is meticulous. In her newer work, Daugherty explores the vast array of moths and butterflies that populate nearly every wild place on the planet. Her butterfly wing details and specimen moth paintings reveal the incredible beauty of these ephemeral “living flowers.”

Daugherty has also substantially aided wildlife preservation and science by participating in a number of conservation projects. She has been an active participant in the Pennsylvania Breeding Bird Atlas project and sits on the Board of Directors of Wild Waterways Conservancy. Her favorite activities combine outdoor recreation, travel and research. Her paintings have been used to help support numerous conservation and charitable organizations.