Cheryl English (1945–2018) was an American painter based in Scottsdale, Arizona, best known for her realistic depictions of Native American pottery, Southwestern architecture, and still-life subjects. Her paintings combine technical precision with a strong sense of atmosphere, emphasizing the quiet beauty and cultural heritage of the American Southwest.

English believed that successful painting required a balance of observation, emotion, and technical skill. As she explained:

"To me, art is a balance between what you see, what you feel, and your technique. Your technique comes from the study of the fundamentals of painting, but the rest comes from your philosophy of life or your inner self. This is why art is exciting to me—ev...