Sally Wetherby

Biography

Born in Berwyn, Illinois, Sally Wetherby earned her undergraduate degree in Art Education from the University of Wisconsin. She went on to pursue graduate work at California State University Long Beach and Sonoma State University.

After traveling extensively in Europe, Mexico and the United States, Wetherby returned to her California studio where she began to combine painting with photography. This technique has evolved over the years and finally developed into the unique style recognizable in her work today. Concentrating on still life imagery, Wetherby enjoys exploring flea markets in search of interesting props to combine with flowers grown in her garden in her scenes. She employs painting and photography in her creative process. Using layers of oil paint, transparent glazes, lacquer and wax on wood panel Sally achieves a highly finished, beautifully crafted work of art.

Sally Wetherby’s work is widely exhibited and has earned numerous awards. Her paintings are included in many private, corporate and museum collections.