During the height of the pandemic, Madailein Walter-Sherretts (Maddy) rediscovered her passion for art during her senior year of high school in the solitude of her home. She has developed a multitude of artistic skills ranging from graphic design, printmaking, drawing, painting, photography, to unique techniques, such as free-motion quilting. Her art style is expressive, invoking an emotional response from the viewer. The viewer is encouraged to draw from their real-life experiences to see hidden messages and interpret the story they see. The influence of the golden spiral inspires her work. The golden spiral can be found throughout nature and is historically found to be visually appealing to the eye, encompassing the natural beauty of the world around us.

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Maddy became a member of LV Arts Inc. in 2023, debuting her artistic productions in the first LV Arts at the Park event as a vendor on August 26th. Along with participating in local festivals, she has donated her art to support her communities’ efforts to spread mental health awareness through an art auction. Freelancing as a graphic designer has allowed her to make connections that gave her the chance to create a poster for a small movie. When she isn’t studying graphic design and working on freelance work for customers, she also enjoys exploring her own artistic visions and drawing from everyday experiences, dreams, and her vivid imagination. Maddy’s work ethic, versatility, and dedication to her art; undoubtedly is a carryover from being a student athlete and her many years of training in cross-country and track.

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She graduated with her BA in Graphic Design and a minor in Psychology from the University of Saint Mary Spring of 2024. She is furthering her education by attending Savannah College of Art and Design where she is pursuing an MFA in Motion Media.