Sherry Tulss

Raised in the beautiful state of Montana, Sherry Tuss is a realistic watercolor artist, who dedicated much of her life to teaching others about art. She moved away from home, and for a span of 15 years, Sherry was an elementary Art Instructor in the Las Vegas Park County School District. She also taught adult classes of various themes. Now retired from the classroom, Sherry is back in Great Falls, Montana where she is enjoying her personal painting. She has a love for Montana and that love lies in the natural beauty and picturesque landscape that defines the state. “The landscapes are inspiring and the wildlife is magnificent.” With two national parks, beautiful scenery, and an abundance of wildlife, there is much in Montana that gives Sherry ideas for her art.
Sherry has always been in interested in art. She started as a child drawing horses-her first love. The subject really sparked her interest when she reached junior high. She recalled, “In junior high my Art teacher said, ‘I want you to take something that is personal on you and paint it.’ I took a tube …show more content…
She explained, “Teaching adults in particular, influenced and expanded my horizon. It empowered me to become versatile in my subject matter.” Painting things in nature such as close-up flowers, wildlife, and landscapes are at the heart of her craft. The beauty in nature often inspires her. Furthermore, learning about different artists throughout history and teaching art to others have inspired her to become a better artist. She admires such artists as Georgia O’Keeffe for her floral and close-up work, Monte’s scenery paintings, Picasso for the depth of his work, among others. One of her proudest moments as an artist was when she entered a painting in a Montana State Fair and it was selected and bought by the state board to hang in their permanent collection. She wants viewers to continue appreciating her art, while she continues to grow as an