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Seven Secrets of Silverpoint

Jul 26, 2018, 2:15 PM

Silverpoint/metalpoint was the Old Masters’ pencil before there were graphite pencils. These artists used the medium for delicate, detailed work, and for cartoons under frescos. Contemporary artists are exploring the medium because it is now easy to use, in any size and for many subjects.

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Sherry Camhy on Silverpoint in Fine Art Connoisseur

Jun 4, 2018, 5:48 PM

“A Drawing Medium That Remains an Enigma” is Sherry Camhy’s latest article on what one art historian calls “a medium of possibility awaiting still further investigation.”

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Sherry Camhy’s Silverpoint Portrait at the Lyme Art Association Gallery

May 20, 2018, 4:00 PM

Sherry Camhy’s silverpoint portrait, Olivia, will be on view from June 15 to June 23 as part of the Hudson Valley Artists Association’s 85th Annual Juried Exhibition.

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Sherry Camhy in Upcoming Silverpoint Exhibition

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Sherry Camhy in Upcoming Silverpoint Exhibition

Mar 9, 2017, 1:49 PM

Argentum: Contemporary Silverpoint is a group exhibition that will be on view at Marbury Gallery from April 28 through May 12, 2017.

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Sherry Camhy in the HVAA 83rd Annual

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Sherry Camhy in the HVAA 83rd Annual

Mar 24, 2016, 12:25 PM

Sherry Camhy is exhibiting the portrait Stephen Rogers Peck in the Hudson Valley Art Association’s 83rd Annual National Juried Exhibition.

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Camhy's Silverpoint Drawing Accessioned

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Camhy’s Silverpoint Drawing Accessioned

Oct 15, 2015, 12:15 PM

Sherry Camhy’s silverpoint drawing has been accessioned into the permanent collection of the Arkansas Arts Center Foundation. Read the story behind the work.

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Sherry Camhy: Two Silverpoint Exhibitions

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Sherry Camhy: Two Silverpoint Exhibitions

May 29, 2015, 10:07 AM

Sherry Camhy will be exhibiting silverpoint drawings in two Arkansas galleries.

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On View: The Silverpoint Exhibition

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On View: The Silverpoint Exhibition

Apr 21, 2015, 11:55 AM

Before pencils and paper, Leonardo Da Vinci, Michaelangelo, and many other artists drew with lead, silver, gold, and other metal points to create timeless studies on small specially prepared surfaces.

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Sherry Camhy's Moses

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Sherry Camhy’s Moses

Apr 2, 2015, 8:48 PM

Sherry Camhy’s Moses is included in Women of the Book, Jewish Women Recording, Reflecting, Revisiting.

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Sherry Camhy Is "Artist of the Month"

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Sherry Camhy Is “Artist of the Month”

Oct 10, 2014, 8:00 AM

Sherry Camhy has been chosen by the Katonah Museum Artists’ Association as the Online Gallery Artist of the Month for November and December 2014.

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