Cheryl Goettemoeller
MFA, Fine Art
Growing up on a farm in the Midwest, I experienced nature as an everyday occurrence. Plants, animals, open land and beauty were endless enjoyments. Long bike rides wove through the countryside, and gave me ample opportunity to paint outdoors. After graduating from college, I began my career as a medical illustrator. I worked in a research center painting and drawing scientific images that were used in medical books. I loved the work and its importance in medical education.
I completed my Masters of Fine Arts degree in California, which projected me into additional directions of art. I now paint and create most everyday of my life. My subject matter has expanded from the medical to landscapes, figurative, still-lifes and portraiture. Teaching has also become a big part of my artistic expression. I was invited to become part of the teaching staff at the Los Angeles Conservatory of Fine Arts, which accommodates a select group of gifted-children from the LAUSD school district.
