Our Peaceful Shepherd 

you gently guided 

countless flocks of 

young aspiring artists



radiating calm consideration

historic contemplation 

for the formation of foundations 

resonant reason

deliberate, delighted

designer of dreams 

pledged to the 

passionate pursuit of

ART



one pixel, font, color

and composition at a time

we blossomed under your 

caring instruction and insight

we broke through boundaries 

that you knew were merely 

temporary



the grin on your face 

the sparkle in your eye

helped us know…

we made it



because you made it

making yourself by making others

dreams coming… 

becoming 

true



your spirit is still alive in us

echoing through the world

one pixel, font, color

and composition at a time



many of us now mentor others

the same way you nestled us 

under your wing

because of you 

many more flocks 

have discovered 

true flight

— Cherish Flieder

Student, Graduate, Colleague

Remembering My Professor Jeff Sheppard

July 7, 2024
©Cherish Flieder / SomethingToCherish.com

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About Cherish Flieder

Cherish Flieder is an internationally-featured artist, designer, creative entrepreneur, and award-winning children’s book illustrator. Cherish’s designs have been seen in fashion apparel, books, magazines, greeting cards, gifts, crafts and more. She is the creator of Something to Cherish®, an artistic brand that joyfully connects with the hearts of women through her original watercolor mixed-media artwork on pre-treasured gifts, home decor, fashion accessories, and keepsakes. Cherish is also the founder of the art licensing community ArtLicensingShow.com. She regularly teaches marketing, illustration, design, and technology at Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design. Connect with Cherish on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Google + and LinkedIn.