HILLTOP STUDIO

Living in the country on acreage allows for a large garden, one that I spend many hours maintaining and enjoying. Some of my flower painting ideas have come from my garden. A short walking distance takes me into the west coast forest or onto the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Our area has an assortment of wildlife and birds. There are a lot of domestic farm animals near by, therefore, I don't have to go far to get inspired for a new painting.

I have no formal art training but have taken private art classes, group art classes and workshops. I joined a group of local painters that meet during the summer months to plein air paint in the local parks.

My choice subjects to paint are the things I enjoy and love the most, flowers, animals and birds. Oils are my medium of choice because of the buttery consistency oils offer and the rich color they produce .

My passion is painting and sharing with others. My desire is to achieve visual communication between myself and the viewer and my goal is to continue to grow as an artist. For me, art is a never-ending journey.

Sharon and her husband, Jim, maintain a home and studio on central Vancouver Island.