Cheryl Brooks Werkheiser was born in Atlanta Georgia.

As a wildlife artist, she has devoted much of her time to studying, painting and drawing animals.

She is self taught in drawing, watercolor and oils. Cheryl studied printmaking at the Atlanta College of Art and in 1980 decided to set up a studio of her own.  She has sold out many editions of her etchings. She exhibits her art at numerous art festivals throughout the Southeast. Her work is  in collections around the world.

Cheryl has painted murals for many years in private homes, schools and corporations.