Bio

Sierra Siler is a 25 year old visual artist from Cleveland, Ohio. In May of 2020, she graduated cum laude earning her Bachelor of Arts degree from Tuskegee University in three years. She was the University’s first student to obtain a Visual Arts degree since their founding in 1881. Siler has been drawing since 2012, specializing in semi-realism portraits and people in various media. Siler also graduated from Cleveland School of the Arts high school as a dance major in 2017. Studying ballet, modern, and other dance styles for over a decade, Siler's works are often inspired by her interest in dance and the human form. From 2021 to 2024, Siler also worked as a K-8 public school art teacher. On June 19th, 2020, Siler founded her self-titled art shop dedicated to inclusively representing Black beauty. The brand currently partners with retailers like SHEIN and iCanvas, using her unique, digital illustrations to design home decor, stationery, and apparel. Siler also creates content about her work and life as an artist, while continuing to design home and apparel for various companies.