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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.
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