My name is Cheryl Lacy. I am of Sugpiaq descent. I was born and raised in Anchorage. I am predominately self-taught however, I spent time studying art at the University of Alaska Mat-Su campus. I have been drawing and painting all my life. I live, breathe and NEED to draw every day. It is not an occupation, it is who I am. My art reflects the journey to learn more about myself, where I came from, and introduce people to Alaska Native culture. I love to create stories with personified animals. My animals can get away with a lot of mischief and usually make people chuckle. My favorite mediums are pencil, pen, charcoal, watercolors and acrylics. I also use non-traditional material to make pictures—beads and found objects.