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About the Artist

      Gerrylea Ferriter is a successful Chicago-area artist, with a lifelong dedication to the development of her talent. Her body of work is all embracing, from murals and landscapes to smaller works, appropriate to a more informal decor. They have been created using a variety of media, oils and acrylics are among her favorites. 

      Gerrylea's artwork is showcased in homes throughout the United States and Ireland. Her current passion is a series of magnificent Oils, being brought to life through her sketches drawn and photos taken on our many trips to Ireland over the years.

      Education and Development: Elementary school, a 2 year scholarship from the City of Chicago, and 1 year scholarship from the Morris B.Sachs Amateur Hour Show to The Art Institute of Chicago. Associate Degree from Joliet Junior College, and additional Art Classes at Lewis University, Joliet, Il. Gerrylea is currently attending art classes at Morraine Valley College and Art school at McCord Center for Fine Arts in Orland Park. Continually working to improve her artistic skills and help preserve the magnificent scenes and landscapes, and heritage of Ireland for everyone to enjoy for many years to come. 

      Gerrylea is an active member of the Tinley Park Art Club, the Beverly Art Center, Southside Brushes, Chicago Coalition of Artists & others in the area. 

      Since 1989, Gerrylea has been very active in numerous Irish Festivals including Milwaukee Irish Fest, Chicago Gaelic Park, Irish American Heritage Center, Chicago Celtic Fest, and others in the Midwest.

  

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