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Nature is my muse.   A scene captures my imagination when a combination of nature, light, time and space transforms the everyday into a moment of unique beauty.   That moment, that feeling, is the catalyst for my paintings.   As I paint, I relive the exhilaration and wonder.   I remember how I felt at that magical moment when the landscape was first revealed.   Using strong composition, with dramatic variations of light and dark, I lead the eye, like a dancer, along the canvas to recreate my exhilaration.   Whether I am in the studio or on location...more
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How to Paint a Plein Air Painting

August 16th, 2012

Teaching a plein air class has given me some important insights into the process. With my students, I compare painting plein air to building a house. 1) The foundation is the composition. If the composition works the rest of the painting process w... 

Painting the Figure Using Notan

August 7th, 2012

Dragon Stance 14x11 When painting the figure I find it helpful to not think of the figure as a separate thing but instead concentrate on shapes and how the figure is just another part of the scene. I have come up with several ways to help me... 

Sharon Weaver Events

March 18th, 2009

My trip to Italy in November 2008 was amazing and has inspired a series of paintings, Umbria Autumn, Somewhere in Time, and Potted Plants (so far). My love of painting plein air is being elevated to the next level and I will be competing in a number ...