Fern Cassidy was born in Oakland, CA, but grew up in Colorado. She enjoys traveling, being outdoors, food, and painting. While she studied drawing and painting at CSU Long Beach, most of her experience comes from her personal practice. Working across all mediums—including oil, acrylic, watercolor, and gouache—she also enjoys experimenting with textiles and fiber arts. Through her work, she explores colors and shapes inspired by the beauty of daily life. As she notes, “Art is a means to preserve and find meaning in life.”