Collection: Sheridan Latimer

Born in 1944 and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, the artist has been drawn to creative expression for as long as she can remember. Her work is inspired by personal experiences, elements of nature, fashion, found objects, and glittery materials—often infused with a whimsical sense of fantasy and dreaminess. She studied art at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and later earned her BA from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg.

For a time, she operated her own art gallery in downtown Sarasota, Florida, where she showcased and sold her artwork alongside original printed t-shirt designs. While living in New York, she was commissioned to design a poster for Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts—an image that remains available in their gift shop today. One of her most recognized pieces is a depiction of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall rendered entirely in Coquina shells. Though the work was ultimately rejected by the Van Wezel board for being “too fanciful,” it remains a local favorite and a point of pride in her portfolio.

She worked for over 25 years at the Vernon Kimbrough Library at Ringling College of Art and Design, where she served in the visual resources department and frequently displayed her art in library and staff exhibitions. Her work is held in numerous private collections. Now retired, she continues to reside in Sarasota, where she finds daily inspiration in the area’s beaches, dramatic skies, and sunsets.