Born: 1958, Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Education: B.S.E. in mathematics, University of Central Arkansas
I am primarily a self-taught artist. I've had a lot of help along the way, most notably in the person of Tarrence Corbin, an inspiring teacher and accomplished abstract painter. I had the good fortune of being befriended and mentored by Mr. Corbin when I first began drawing. I have continued, finding my way by doing, reading, and studying the works of realist artists whom I greatly admire.
Memberships:
- The International Guild of Realism
- The Colored Pencil Society of America
Gallery Representation:
- M. A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OK
- Eureka Fine Art Company, Eureka Springs, AR
Publications:
2006 Featured artist in the Winter 2006 issue of DRAWING an American Artist's publication
Recent Exhibitions and Awards:
2008-2010
- The New Reality: The Frontier of Realism in the 21st Century, Smith Kramer travelling museum exhibition
2010
- International Guild of Realism 5th Annual Juried Exhibition, J. Willott Gallery, Palm Desert, CA
- 52nd Annual Delta Exhibition, Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock, AR, Honorable Mention Award
- 23rd Annual Small Works on Paper Exhibition, Arkansas Artist's Registry, Little Rock, AR
2009
- International Guild of Realism 4th Annual Juried Exhibition, Weatherburn Gallery, Naples, FL, Best of Drawing Award
- 22nd Annual Small Works on Paper Exhibition, Arkansas Artist's Registry, Little Rock, AR
- 4th Annual Arts in the Air Professional Art Exhibit and Sale, Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, Petit Jean Mountain, Arkansas: Three works receiving the Best of Show Award, Purchase Award, and Award of Merit
- National Contemporary Realism, M. A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OK
- The Colored Pencil Society of America's 17th Annual International Exhibition in Atlanta, GA
- 15th Annual Artists of Northwest Arkansas Regional Exhibition, Arts Center of the Ozarks, Springdale, AR, Award for Best in Pastel/Drawing/Colored Pencil
- September Group Show, M. A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OK
2008
- 21st Annual Small Works on Paper Exhibition, Arkansas Artist's Registry, Little Rock, AR
- Valentines Group Show, M. A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OK
- National Contemporary Realism, M. A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OK
- Cantrell/Ausley Exhibit, The Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs, Hot Springs, AR
- 23rd Annual Conservatory Art Classic Exhibition, Bosque Conservatory of Art, Clifton, TX
- September Group Show, M. A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OK
- The Annual Small Works Show, M. A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OK
2007
- The Annual Small Works Show, M. A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OK
- Finely Rendered: Still Life Drawings of Sheila Cantrell, Baum Gallery, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
- Grand Praire Festival of Art, Stuttgart, AR, Best of Show Award
- Diamond National Juried Exhibit, The Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs, Hot Springs, AR, First Place Award, Oils and Other media
- Contemporary Realism 2007, M. A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, OK
- Flowers in February, Sherry French Gallery, New York City, NY
2006
- 2nd Annual International Guild of Realism Exhibition, Manitou Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
- Small-Sizes - Precious Pieces, Sherry French Gallery, New York City, NY
- Drawings - Sheila and Allison Cantrell, The Ozark Heritage Arts Center, Leslie, AR
- The Colored Pencil Society of America's 14th Annual International Exhibition, Albuquerque, NM
- Gallery and Invited Artists, Sherry French Gallery, New York City, NY
- Painting=Poetry, Sherry French Gallery, New York City, NY
- 19th Annual Small Works on Paper Exhibition, Arkansas Artists Registry, Little Rock, AR
2005
- The Irene Rosenzweig 2005 Biennial Exhibition, Arts & Science Center, Pine Bluff, AR, Purchase Award
- 48th Annual Delta Exhibition, Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock, AR
- 18th Annual Small Works on Paper Exhibition, Arkansas Artists Registry, Little Rock, AR, Purchase Award