Sheryl Thornton’s studio is in a small, square, brick building in East Milcreek surrounded by asphalt. The watercolor and oil painter shares the space with fellow painter Laurel Hart. Organization is a must in such small quarters and the pair make use of every nook, including the bathroom. They even manage to have room for a small sitting area for visiting guests or a quick break from painting. The building is located in a complex of studios known as the Flynn Artipelago. A couple of years ago, Kevin Flynn transformed the former Baldwin Radio Factory in East Millcreek into a collection of 14 studios. The Flynn Artipelago will hold an open studios November 16, 6-9 pm where you can see the work of over 18 artists, including Thornton. Or you can view her work online at www.sherylthornton.com

Shawn Rossiter

The founder of Artists of Utah and editor of its online magazine, 15 Bytes, Shawn Rossiter has undergraduate degrees in English, French and Italian Literature and studied Comparative Literature in graduate school before pursuing a career in art.