About The Artist

Cher Pruys, ASAA SCA, IGOR, AAPL, CSAA, AMS, LMS, OSA, MAA, CFA, NOAPS, PSOA, AWA., AAOA.
"To take my inner visions with my hands and create a work of art for you the viewer .... That is the ultimate in self expression."

Cher Pruys was born in Regina. Over the years she lived in many places including Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Fort Frances, settling into her present home in Devlin, on the banks of the Rainy River with her husband Mark, 4 dogs and 2 cats.

By age three, Cher was seldom found without a drawing tool in hand. She worked in pencil, charcoal and ink over the years, until, she picked up a paintbrush at the age of 35. Beginning with oil paints, she found her chosen mediums in acrylic, water color and gouache.

Although self taught, her dedication and talent has seen her work juried into 310 International exhibits, as well as exhibits in numerous non juried shows. She has won 376 awards for her work in the International Juried Exhibits.

Her work has graced the covers of 3 books, 33 magazines, including The Best Of Acrylic Fall 2021, cover of the May 2022 Arabella Magazine, & the latest the covers of #20 Hyperrealism Magazine with �Girls Girls Girls�, & #21 with �The Young Cowboy�. She has been featured in over 212 International publications. Cher's works have found a permanent home in private and public collections worldwide.
"To take my inner visions with my hands and create a work of art for you the viewer .... That is the ultimate in self expression."

Cher Pruys was born in Regina. Over the years she lived in many places including Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Fort Frances, settling into her present home in Devlin, on the banks of the Rainy River with her husband Mark, 4 dogs and 2 cats.

By age three, Cher was seldom found without a drawing tool in hand. She worked in pencil, charcoal and ink over the years, until, she picked up a paintbrush at the age of 35. Beginning with oil paints, she found her chosen mediums in acrylic, water color and gouache.

Although self taught, her dedication and talent has seen her work juried into 382 International exhibits, as well as exhibits in numerous non juried shows. She has won 480 awards for her work in the International Juried Exhibits.

Her work has graced the covers of 3 books, 33 magazines, including The Best Of Acrylic Fall 2021, cover of the May 2022 Arabella Magazine, & the latest the covers of #20 Hyperrealism Magazine with �Girls Girls Girls�, & #21 with �The Young Cowboy�. She has been featured in over 224 International publications. Cher's works have found a permanent home in private and public collections worldwide.