If you ask Cheryl Foster where her art comes from, she’ll tell you it all starts with imagination. As a kid, daydreams and wild ideas filled her head and landed on any surface she could find—paper, walls, you name it. While most people grow out of that playful spark, Cheryl held onto hers. She never let the rules box her in.

Her work—especially with stained glass and metal—is about survival, hope, and starting fresh. Everything she creates is inspired by who she is, what she remembers, and what she feels. Cheryl loves making art for everyone, turning public spaces into colorful, welcoming places that invite people in. She’s big on teamwork and draws from her own story, always hoping her art lifts people up and brings them together.

Cheryl’s happiest when working on big projects for communities. She’ll use any art supply she gets her hands on, but privately, oil painting, especially people and faces—is her favorite. For her, art is about sharing light, healing, and strong family stories. She wants her creations to give people a sense of hope, unity, and something real to connect to.