Background
Sherwood, Leona was born on May 20, 1914 in New York City.
Sherwood, Leona was born on May 20, 1914 in New York City.
Private studies with John Chetcuti, New York City. Private critiques with Robert Gelinas, University South Florida. Private critiques with Philip Hicken, Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Student workshop, Mint Museum, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Executive secretary fund raising and promotions National Council Episcopal Church, New York City, 1940-1948. Assistant to religious director Crusade for Freedom, 1951-1953. Executive secretary collegiate school liaison West End Collegiate Church, 1954-1961.
Instructor painting, drawing Longboat Key (Florida) Art Center, from 1969, Manatee Art League, Bradenton, Florida, 1974-1989. Instructor, France, 1986—1987, 1989, 91, 93, Portugal, 87, Greece, 89, Ireland, 90, Madeira, 90, Malta, 92, Wales, 92.
Member Longboat Key Art Center. Member of New York City Artists Fellowship, Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society, National League of America Penwomen (Bienniale Washington, District of Columbia "best of show" 1992), Florida Watercolor Society (Alan Chiara award 2001), Florida Artist Group, Longboat Key Art Center (best of show 1994).
Daughter of William and Caroline (Maile) Herrmann. M. Joseph S. Keiper, August 11, 1940 (divorced 1948). M. William C. Sherwood, September 17, 1961 (deceased 1978).