A native of Wisconsin, Sharon received her BFA and K-12 teaching certificate from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire in 1977. Before moving to Phoenix in 1992, she taught 2 years in the Art and Design Department at the University of Wisconsin – Stout. For the past 25 years she has conducted classes and workshops in Wisconsin, Arizona and New Mexico.
Sharon’s diligent attention to detail, bold use of color, versatility of subject and mature sense of design, have won her many awards, including those from the American Artist and The Artist's magazines.
Room Art and Public Space Art are among the many commercial interior design projects that she has completed. Clients include Ramada Inn, Quality Inn, Days Inn, Holiday Inn, Best Western, and the Coral and Island Princess Cruise Ships.
Sharon is a juried member of the Arizona Artists Guild, Sonoran Arts League, and the Scottsdale Artists League. She is represented by Rogoway Gallery in Tubac, AZ., Huckeba Gallery in Prescott, AZ, Turquoise Tortoise in Sedona, AZ and Gallery of Dreams in St. David, AZ.
Painting classes are available at her studio.