Art Chowder November | December 2017, Issue 12 | Page 23

What is next for Sheri Ritchie’s art? Bronze sculpture. Ritchie feels bronze has an amazing range that will provide a flexibility in her work. Bronze sculpture is unlimited in the ability to design small features without the possibility of cracking. “I love beautiful patinas,” (the greenish oxidation on bronze). “It’s a different process, but such a beautiful look for sculp- ture.” Sheri’s in-progress art pieces shared on social media are sometimes sold before completion. This makes gallery showing difficult. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or Etsy to claim a sculpture for your home or office. As the warmth of the November/December holidays give way to the chilly winds of January, remember to take that moment of stillness. Observe how quiet the air is when it snows. Find the serenity in the winter season. Reminders to pause and reflect, as we close out 2017, are everywhere. November | December 2017 23