About

Originally from Illinois Sharon resides in Cumming, Georgia. Raised by parents who were both artists, she was acquainted with many different art mediums at an early age. She studied art at Illinois State University, The University of Illinois, and the American Academy of Art in Chicago. However in 1984 she chose a different career path and two years later she earned her certificate in Dental Hygiene from the University of Texas.

Having recently retired from her career as a Dental Hygienist she now has more time to create and teach. Although she has worked with several mediums, watercolor has become her medium of choice. She has enjoyed pairing her watercolor painting with her calligraphy and lettering skills to create greeting cards and personalized works of art. Most recently she has enjoyed participating in the many lettering and painting challenges on Instagram. This has been a wonderful way to share and learn from others with similar interests. 

 Sharon is now a teacher on Skillshare. You can access her classes by following the link on the Home Page. Skillshare offers a 14 day free trial which is a great way to explore it’s many different classes on a wide range of subjects. Check it out!

ARTISTS STATEMENT

Whether it is a completed painting or calligraphic work of art, if it causes the viewer to pause and look a little longer I feel I have achieved my goal. It may be the composition, the use of color, the contrast of light and dark, or simply the subject matter itself that catches someone's eye. Whatever it is that makes the viewer want more than just to glance at my painting that is the response I am after.