Like most artists, I’ve had my heart and hands in creative projects since I was a young child. I began “real” painting on canvas in high school, learning quickly that oil was not my medium. My energy required quick drying, brightly colored paints, and I fell in love with acrylics.
In addition to painting, I’m grateful to have a natural clairvoyant and extra-sensory ability. This inner inspiration is welcome and I let it flow into my art.
June 2012, I noticed that my art style was changing. It’s not that it all happened at once; but as I was putting the final touches on my painting, “Journey to a New Tomorrow”, the first painting in a series of six, I felt compelled to go to the computer and write. It wasn’t until the third painting that I knew that something special was happening. With each of these six paintings, thought-provoking messages and verse flowed effortlessly, and I quickly captured them in writing.
I am especially grateful for these paintings, and their messages. With the last, and smallest canvas I learned that each was a special gift from beings that love unconditionally. They fully understood the challenge of beings living in earthly bodies. When I asked, “Who are you?” they said they have no name, but that I could call them “the givers”.
As a result, my artistic style has become more “visionary and expressionistic”, I rarely want to paint with realism as my goal. I approach my art with energy, passion and especially with emotion. My art creates a feeling that awakens my spirit and reinforces personal beliefs. It’s my hope that others will also be moved by my art with their own personal feelings of awareness, and well-being.
More recently, I began using Tarahumara primitive drums as my canvas. As I paint, I feel a deep connection with an ancient and primitive way of life. Each one-of-a-kind drum (and drum beater) is hand-crafted using primitive tools in poor conditions. Personally, I cherish all the imperfections and feel that they add to the uniqueness of each drum.
I ‘m married to Lyle, a wonderful, supportive man, who’s been the “wind beneath my wings”. In addition, my three adult children, no one could ask for better “cheerleaders”. I couldn’t be a happier or more fulfilled human being.
Love from a happy & grateful artist,
Sharon
