SHIRLEY CHECKOS
Shirley Checkos is a Bend, Oregon-based painter known for her expressive oil paintings that explore wildlife, atmosphere, and the emotional presence of the natural world. A self-taught artist painting since 1971, her work balances realism with painterly softness, often focusing on the subtle relationships between light, movement, and color.
Drawing inspiration from both domestic and wild animals, Checkos creates compositions that emphasize connection, quiet observation, and the beauty found within nature. Her paintings range from richly detailed wildlife studies to more contemporary floral and abstract works, unified through luminous color and layered brushwork.
