Ehlers was raised in Europe and now resides in Carlsbad, CA. Her mind is a palette of color and collected memories. “The one item that doesn’t have to be left behind, because it won’t fit into a suitcase, are memories”, stated Ehlers. Her works are bold, colorful, and vary in styles. She is a locally known arts advocate for artists, charities, and is a member of numerous art organizations. She champions artists and enriches their lives in the process by bringing art together with people.

She is a published artist and has painted for Independence Peace Day, United Nations, Paris, FR; Gator on the Bay, CA; Sail into San Diego; TICA; Cure for Cancer, Maui, HI.; Reach for the Stars, Auckland, NZ, and recently for The Ocean Agency in support of programs protecting the coral reefs. Presently, Ehlers is the Art Program Assistant for the City of Encinitas and curates three galleries, and is a volunteer curator for Jazzercise, Inc., Carlsbad. Visit her website at https://cherylehlersart.com.

She tirelessly champions artists and art students in local communities and enriches their lives in the process. She likes to bring art together with people, and educate awareness of art’s value in everyone’s lives. thus drives to support community events that bring art awareness to the forefront. In 2009 she formed a joint-ventured non-profit, The Stardust Arts for underserved youth and within one year, The Stardust Arts was recognized by the California State Assembly and the San Diego Board of  Supervisors for its contributions to art for youth in the communities of North San Diego County. Ehlers believes, that art can have a tremendous impact on lives and advises students “don’t be afraid to explore yourself, or be concerned what others think.” She stresses the importance of creating confidence first, and talent second, in order that students feel empowered to succeed. Visit The Stardust Arts at thestardustarts.com.

Presently, she is the Arts curator for Jazzercise, Inc . in Carlsbad, CA.  She was awarded Volunteer of the Year by the Encinitas 101 Mainstreet Association. As a dynamic force in North County, Cheryl reaches out, and is a dedicated example of giving back to artists, emerging and professional. as she provides a local newsletter ARTBUZZ1 that is filled with opportunities for artists.

Her inexhaustible drive to succeed is a trait shared with her extremely accomplished family elders. In making time to create her own artwork, the self-professed scheduling fanatic says, “I believe you need to learn to focus on tasks at hand and simply put one foot in front of the other. ​The rest will follow. Creativity is contagious, and so is happiness”. Visit her entire portfolio at Fine Art America. and her videos on YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CherylEhlersArt