DESIGN PROFILE

VIEW ART BIO   |   At Shaire Productions, we create design and illustration work based on the appropriateness for each project while keeping business and marketing objectives in mind. We’ve worked with eclectic clients from start-ups to large global brands. We value extensive research, staying atop of current trends and creating strong concepts for our commercial projects.

Shaire Productions was developed in 2000 by Sherrie Thai, a passionate San Francisco Area native with a love for the fine arts. With a background in body art, Sherrie graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design. Sherrie has worked for advertising/design firms on branding/ print projects and later became the Lead in-house Designer for several online social-networking companies. Sherrie later crossed over into UI/User Experience design, Strategy and User Testing. Throughout the years, Sherrie has become a Jill-of-all-Trades Art Director, expanding her portfolio by constantly working on projects for a variety of industries. Sherrie is a Webby Award nominee for her website design work and is also active in community and cultural art projects. Her work has been showcased in design books, sites and art shows.

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ART BIO

VIEW DESIGN PROFILE | Aside from commercial design projects via ShaireProductions.com, Sherrie Thai is an innovative artist, active in community, cultural and charitable art projects. She believes that creativity is a gift which needs to be constantly nurtured and explored as art is an evolutionary process.

Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area has given Sherrie a diverse view of art, where culture and history intertwine. While Sherrie works in eclectic styles, her work is detailed and deliberate, fusing a gothic style with an Asian flair. She credits mythology, nature, various cultures, tattooing, music and literature as major influences. With a sketchbook and camera constantly by her side, every moment is spent thinking, researching or working on new pieces. A prolific artist, Sherrie Thai has created an extensive collection of over 37,000 images. Her work has been showcased in design books, sites and global art shows. She also supports “Creative Commons”, distributing free images for others to develop their own artistic content.

ARTIST STATEMENT

“Art is forever evolving and I always try to experiment with different concepts and techniques, while hoping to grow more as an artist by expanding that creativity. I truly believe that there is inspiration everywhere—you just have to be open to it. Whenever I start on a new project, I spend lots of time researching the concept or history behind different elements. Some of my pieces are narrative, while others are not. Despite its purpose, it’s important for me to plan and research what I can, to put my best foot forward and create with passion. People always say that creating art is about talent, and while that may be true, it seems to be only a small percentage of the entire formula; the rest lies in dedication, vision and hard work. By itself, art is aesthetics, but it has the power to affect people—-inspire, change views, or create wonder.”

SELECTED ART SHOWS & PUBLICATIONS

• “Clockwork Alchemy” Gallery Show at Fanime Convention (San Jose, CA)
• “Art in Book” by Sendpoints Book Publishing (China)
• “Sharpie II” Show, Crewest Street Art Gallery (LA, CA)
• “How to Use Type” Book by Lawrence King Publishing (London, UK)
• CAMFED Art Show Fundraiser, Space Gallery (San Francisco, CA)
• “Achieving Art” Charity Show for Battling Autism (Dublin, Ireland)
• Tomate de Arbol Magazine, Issue #2-5,7 (Argentina)
• Ragad Art Exhibition (Balassagyarmat, Hungary)
• Pancakes & Booze Art Show (San Francisco, CA)
• Project Exposure Magazine, Featured Interview (Manchester, NH)
• Stick on Haring Art Collaboration (Florence, Italy)
• “Horrorible Imaginings” Art Show (San Diego, CA)
• “Uncultivated Vulgarity” Horror Art Show (San Francisco, CA)
• “Spell-A-Day Almanac” by Llewellyn Worldwide Publishing (Woodbury, MN)
• The Crucible Holiday Gifty Arts/Crafts Fair (Oakland, CA)
• Stick it All Expo Show (Bilbao, Spain)