The commercial art field laid the foundation for Sharon’s study of painting. Beginning in oil, then followed by decades of working exclusively in pastel, she now paints in both mediums, with an emphasis on plein air painting. Landscapes, still lives and figures provide the needed variety, yet she is consistently drawn back to the landscape for her major inspiration.
Over forty years of painting have won Sharon numerous National Awards including the IAPS Prix de Pastel. For her pastel achievements, she has been inducted into the Master’s Circle of the International Association of Pastel Societies and is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of the West Coast. In addition to painting, Sharon runs a custom framing business from her home/studio. She and her husband can be found exploring the countryside in their camper, painting and photographing along the way, with their golden retriever.