Sharon Harvey
Sharon’s paintings are inspired by nature, be it botanical forms, an endless horizon, or the rugged coastlines of the UK. Having moved to the village of Newnham on Severn in the Forest of Dean she is excited to explore these new experiences and landscapes of both river and forest.
Sketching on location, noticing the shapes patterns and textures the artist attempts to capture, through the sensory medium of paint, the mood of the place or a moment in time. “I attempt to grasp the feeling of a place before it disintegrates allowing the painting to become a metaphor for the lived experience.
Sharon paints in Acrylics and Oils. Working on both canvas and wooden panels she paints intuitively allowing the painting to develop slowly but attempting to capture the energy or light she experienced when in the landscape. “I build up layers in paint and drawn marks until a rich texture evolves and the composition is ready to be refined”
Sharon studied at Winchester School of Art, graduating with a First-Class Honours degree in Fine Art. She was honoured to have been shortlisted for the National Graduate award and gain representation with London based art consultants Artiq. Exhibiting widely, Sharon has works held worldwide in both private and public collections and has developed a loyal collector base. In addition to her commercial painting practice Sharon has taught both adults at the University of Southampton and secondary school pupils both in life drawing and contemporary art history. Sharon has been an associate member of CAS focussing on experimental and community projects and has also collaborated and acted as a visual recorder through drawing on a community mental health project in the Forest of Dean
“I am interested in pushing boundaries and am always trying to grow my understanding of what and how we see contemporary painting”
Sketching on location, noticing the shapes patterns and textures the artist attempts to capture, through the sensory medium of paint, the mood of the place or a moment in time. “I attempt to grasp the feeling of a place before it disintegrates allowing the painting to become a metaphor for the lived experience.
Sharon paints in Acrylics and Oils. Working on both canvas and wooden panels she paints intuitively allowing the painting to develop slowly but attempting to capture the energy or light she experienced when in the landscape. “I build up layers in paint and drawn marks until a rich texture evolves and the composition is ready to be refined”
Sharon studied at Winchester School of Art, graduating with a First-Class Honours degree in Fine Art. She was honoured to have been shortlisted for the National Graduate award and gain representation with London based art consultants Artiq. Exhibiting widely, Sharon has works held worldwide in both private and public collections and has developed a loyal collector base. In addition to her commercial painting practice Sharon has taught both adults at the University of Southampton and secondary school pupils both in life drawing and contemporary art history. Sharon has been an associate member of CAS focussing on experimental and community projects and has also collaborated and acted as a visual recorder through drawing on a community mental health project in the Forest of Dean
“I am interested in pushing boundaries and am always trying to grow my understanding of what and how we see contemporary painting”
Contact Details
Part of the farOpen Studios Art Trail 6-14 July 2024
Sharon is located at Studio 66, see the Open Studios 2024 Trail Map + Brochure
The Sanctuary Gallery
High Street
Newnham on Severn
GL14 1BB
Tel: 07828830244
Email: [email protected]
Website
Part of the farOpen Studios Art Trail 6-14 July 2024
Sharon is located at Studio 66, see the Open Studios 2024 Trail Map + Brochure
The Sanctuary Gallery
High Street
Newnham on Severn
GL14 1BB
Tel: 07828830244
Email: [email protected]
Website