Fine Art Magazine June 18

Perfect Match Embellished Canvas on Board, Edition of 195, 14” x 11”, £450 Sherree’s reputation as a society artist is inextricably linked with her sporting paintings, and her three new releases are stunning examples of this happy and successful marriage. The first sporting event she ever painted was an MCC commission of a cricket match. On her first day she knew that this scene encapsulated all the elements that she cherished: beautifully dressed figures interacting within an elegant setting under the natural light of a summer’s day. Perfect. “I see sporting events, both professional and amateur, as a huge part of British life, but they also appeal to me because of their quintessential elegance. No matter what your stance on sport in general, it’s impossible to deny the sheer beauty or charm of the favourite trotting round the paddock before the big race, friends enjoying an afternoon of tennis on the lawn, or of course, the necessity for choosing an outrageous hat!” SHERREE VALENTINE-DAINES 12 SPORTING LIVES SHERREE VALENTINE-DAINES