Sharon Schwenk

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Sharon Schwenk began painting with oils in 1995 after a career in the field of nutrition. In 1999 she traveled to Provence  for a painting workshop with Connie Winters. Sharon Shwenk artistThe French workshops became an annual event and Sharon has returned to Provence or the Dordogne region of France to paint every year since 1999. 

A California native, Sharon visits California at least once a year. The vineyards, Santa Barbara coastline, and the farmland of the San Joaquin are favorite painting subjects. In June of 2007 she visited Taos, New Mexico for a painting workshop and has been inspired by the beauty of the area. 

 

Galleries and Representation

b brown gallery, Matthews, NC

The Gallery at Christ Church, Providence Road, Charlotte, NC

Santé of Matthews, Matthews, NC 

Shows:

Silver Brush Society, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

Art in the Garden, Bakersfield, California, Solo Artist Show, 2004, 2005, 2007

 Art Education:

Live Drawing Courses-Mint Museum of Art

Studio Classes -Connie Winters

Painting Workshops: Connie Winters, Kevin MacPherson, Geoffrey Johnson 

Awards:

Charlotte Art League Juried Spring 2000 Show: Honorable Mention

Stanley County 2000 Show: Best of Show

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