About

Sharon hails from a military family that has lived all over the globe. Born in Kansas, she has lived in 8 different states, and 3 European countries. She received her BFA and MA from Kansas University, and an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Art. She has taught in private schools, European and American Universities and art centers. She now teaches for Clark College and at her studio in Salmon Creek.  Sharon specializes in creative painting classes, and organizes creative art getaways through her art workshops called Visual Voyages. Special interest tours include distinctive venues with a visual feast for the senses. She offers instructional tours in painting, photography, nature journaling, and wine tasting.  Sharon has conducted workshops in France and Italy, as well as Canada and soon in Mexico.  Recent local plein air workshops include ”voyages” to The Royal Tulip Festival in Woodland, Elk Cove Vineyards in Oregon Wine Country, East Fork and Bethany Wineries in Washington, tramps through Cougar and Swift Reservoir Recreational areas, Guided Tours through Portland’s Chinese Garden, Weekend  Art Getaways on the beach at Lincoln City, Oregon, and urban and country gardens through the northwest.