Cherie Smittle is a Colorado-based painter whose work celebrates the raw beauty and intricate details of the natural world. While rooted in realism, she's recently been exploring impressionist and abstract realism styles—expanding her artistic voice while maintaining her signature hidden details that invite viewers to look deeper and discover something new with each viewing.

Drawing constant inspiration from Colorado's rugged terrain and ever-changing light, Cherie works in acrylic, oil, and pyrography to blend photorealistic technique with imaginative, hidden elements. Whether painting a mountain vista or an abstract landscape, her evolving style honors both technical mastery and the joy of discovery. Her work resonates with collectors who appreciate fine art that combines artistic depth with playful surprise.