Cheri studied art at Indiana University, where she received her bachelors in fine arts. She earned her masters degree at SUNY Buffalo. She has studied under Bonnie Skylarski, noted Indiana artist, and New York artist Madeline Rondelland. She was a member of the California Artist League and recently studied under Tom Nachreiter, noted American Plein Air Expressionist.
Cheri has exhibited her work in New York, Indiana, Illinois, North Carolina and California. She has contributed art and participated in many activities in her community in Geneseo, New York. She has taught many classes to both adults and children throughout the years.
