Posts by Cherish Flieder
Mark English – Illustrator, Teacher, Inspiration
Remembering the life and art of Mark English For those who knew him, Mark English was considered a legend in the field of Illustration. For good reason too, he won hundreds of awards for his art and was the most awarded illustrator in the history of the Society of Illustrators including the Hall of Fame…
READ MOREInspirational GIANT Leap Cosmos Art – 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11
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This week marks the 50th anniversary since America landed the first humans on the moon! Ages of dreaming, imagination and the end of the space race came to fruition as Neil Armstrong set the very first human footprint on the lunar surface. He famously remarks “That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap…
READ MOREYou are valuable.
Dear fellow time-travelers. We are about to embark upon the year 2020! The future is here, but it’s not very pretty. My heart has been wrenching with the pain I see all around us. You and I are no strangers to this phenomenon, but I feel compelled to share this message with the hope that…
READ MOREBeloved, you are invited!
As a loyal social media follower and friend, I would love to invite you to join my inner-circle which I call “Cherished VIP.” It’s a way to get email updates, INSPIRATION, ENCOURAGEMENT and FIRST ACCESS to SEE and SHOP new DESIGNS. Also, I will share any special things and goodies I can with you as…
READ MOREHow to Hold Life’s Joys and Challenges at the Same Time + Birthday Card Winner
I want to share with you a little bit about how I have been growing to experience joy and sadness at the same time. It’s been a lifelong journey (not one I was thrilled to take), but this is where I’m at on the map. There are probably no “proper” words to express how difficult…
READ MOREExpress Yourself through Outfit: The Art of Color-Matching
What colors go together? Learn the basics of making stylish color choices for your outfits. One of the probably most demanding things in fashion is color matching your outfit. That is why many of us simply decide to go with the black and one more color since it’s easier to match. However, there are so many vibrant and lively colors out there just waiting to be picked.
READ MORECourage to cross the ocean
Have courage my love. Every day is an opportunity to walk in faith. Take the leap.
READ MORE6 Ways to Turn Your Home into a Luxurious Sanctuary
Make your home a luxurious sanctuary for you and your family. Decorate with lush pillows for ultimate comfort. Add art for a touch of sophistication. Go fancy with lighting. Give yourself a place to relax. Turn your bathroom into a luxe spa
Treat your floors to a remodel. Discover beautiful artistic pillows, watercolor art and home decor inspiration by artist Cherish Flieder of Something to Cherish.
Swedish Dala Horse Ribbon is back by popular demand!
Dala Horse Ribbon The lovely Renaissance Ribbons is weaving up some more of my Dala Horse ribbon design just in time for your Christmas crafting and Swedish sewing projects! It was an honor to be asked to re-issue this best-selling ribbon for the upcoming Holiday season. They not only do they make the most luscious French-style woven…
READ MOREBetter Homes and Gardens Editor’s Choice Washi Tape Design
How exciting it was to see one of my custom designed washi tape design packs selected as “Editor’s Choice” on Better Home’s and Gardens website shop along side of many of the other designs I’ve created! How do you like to use washi tape? I use it in my day planner and card making…
READ MORETop Design: Valentine Pattern Design Challenge with Robert Kaufman
It is an honor to share with you that my “Heart-Full” watercolor pattern design was selected by Robert Kaufman to be in the Top 6 Designs for the Art Licensing Show Valentine’s Day Art Challenge! This print was inspired by some of my favorite winged insects and birds as they carry a message of love to their Valentine.…
READ MOREPottery Barn – Premiere Pop-Up Art Shop Event
I am excited to announce my very first “pop-up shop” for Something to Cherish®, hosted by Pottery Barn! Over the past couple of years, I have been exploring some diverse painting styles and approaches to art making. I am thrilled to be invited share this new artwork with you at this premiere event. August 20, 2016…
READ MOREAround the World with 80 Artists
Around the World with 80 Artists: A Creative Art Academy Arts and Crafts Adventure This is an incredible collection of craft ideas from around the globe. I am honored to be a contributor and applaud Mahe Zehra Husain for her vision to unify creators around the world with a beautiful spark of inspiration and…
READ MORECelebrating Art & Licensing
So, the last year has been a little quiet here at SomethingToCherish.com because I have been devoting my main attention to create something very special for the art licensing community. I am happy to announce that we are now celebrating our first anniversary on the new site I created called ArtLicensingShow.com. I actually started working…
READ MOREArt Licensing Spotlight Artist
This month I am a featured spotlight artist on Annie Troe’s art licensing show blog! Some fun things I share with Annie: Art school or self taught What mediums I work in Where I get some of my inspiration from What I am working on now (Hint: Some exciting product design, art retreat, and art licensing community updates!) Early…
READ MORE5 Ways to Create a Home That Shows off Your Fashion Sense
Decorating should be a personal experience that helps you tell your story and show off your fashion sense, here are 5 tips to get you started.
READ MORE92 Pages of Free Holiday Coloring!
Download 92 FREE Holiday Coloring Pages to SHARE with your groups, friends & family! Do you know of any children’s hospitals, nursing homes, recovery support groups, counseling centers, shelters, study groups, places of healing and hope, schools, anywhere where people gather and would enjoy coloring some holiday art?
READ MOREMysterious Marsala
Summer’s cooling down and Pantone’s Marsala color for 2015 is heating up!
READ MOREGet up and keep going…
Though the journey may be difficult, keep thinking about all those who probably gave up at this point or would give up at this difficult turn in the road. Remember that you are in this for the long-haul and do what it takes to muster the courage to keep going. You are almost there… get…
READ MORESanta’s (Zany, Wacky, Just Not Right!) Night Before Christmas
“One Christmas Eve it was a cold stormy night; and nothing at the north pole was going quite right…” Santa’s (Zany, Wacky, Just Not Right!) Night Before Christmas is a beautifully illustrated children’s picture book telling a whimsical tale of Santa’s journey through a Christmas Eve that doesn’t go as he expects. One small event leads…
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