What happened to Cheri Blum?
Cheri Blum was an artist who lived in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. She died unexpectedly in her mid-30s, leaving behind a diverse body of work.Early LifeBlum was born on September 24, 1969, in Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated in 1987 from St. Mark’s High School in Wilmington, Delaware.Art TrainingBlum was admitted to the Fine Arts Program at Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and eventually graduated from the University of Delaware in 1991.ArtworkBlum started off as an illustrator and muralist, creating decorative furniture finishes, faux painting and trompe l’oeil. She later expanded into applied artistry, making backgrounds for products as diverse as linens, floor coverings, tableware and wallpaper.LicenseesBlum’s work is carried by several home fashion retailers, including Croscill, Wallquest and Mohawk. Blum also designed calendars and giftwraps for AmcalArt and Glitterwrap, respectively. Fine art publisher Wild Apple Graphics started publishing her prints
