Sherri Aldawood

Woman at the Fountain, Oil Painting

2023

Artist Comments
While walking through the gardens of the Royal Alcázar in Seville, Spain, artist Sherri Aldawood encountered a woman sitting on the edge of a fountain. She captured the moment, portraying the subject in an elegant pose. Rendered in her signature soft brushwork, the piece evokes a calm, ethereal quality in this quiet scene.

About the Artist
Artist Sherri Aldawood paints from memory and experiences, capturing moments to forge a deeper connection with a place or a person. She portrays her subjects through delicate brushwork and a strong connection to how sunlight falls on them. "Observing and painting from life is crucial to my creative process, as my job is to edit and expand on the world as I see and offer my unique perspective," says Sherri. Her artwork centers around floral and feminine themes, often combining both in one composition. She draws inspiration from on-location insights and photographs, utilizing fundamental artistic elements to express her emotional connection to each piece. Her home studio provides a functional space where she listens to music while creating art. In her spare time, Sherri attends to family matters and engages in daily activities like cooking and housework.

Words that describe this painting: Spain, Seville, Royal Alcazar, Andalusia, Europe, garden, figure, woman, fountain, plants, peaceful, John Singer Sargent, Joaquin Sorolla, Monet, figurative, back, impressionism, people, travel, oil painting, green

Woman at the Fountain
Sherri Aldawood
Oil painting on flat wood panel
Varnished and Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2023
12 in. h x 16 in. w x .25 in. d
1 lbs. 4 oz.