Issue 2 Artist Spotlight | Sharon Wensel
C+B: Tell us about yourself, Sharon!
SW: I currently work as an office assistant. I'm excited to say starting in January I will be a full time artist. I love spending time with my dog, Gizmo, walking local trails. I like hanging out with friends and family, sharing a meal with them. I am always inspired by the natural beauty of landscape and the way it changes according to the time of day and time of year.
C+B: Describe your work in three words.
SW: romantic colorful peaceful
C+B: Which creator (present day or in the past) do you most admire and why? What draws you to their work?
SW: I have always loved Alice Neel. Not only was she an amazing painter but I admire her for living her life the way she wanted. She was unapologetic, as we all should be. I am drawn to her work through her use of color. Bold and brave. Her portraits, definitely the gaze of her subjects.
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(Green Ribbon Trail, oil on canvas 36”x48” ©Sharon Wensel)
Long-term goals for creating: I would like to do a series of portraits of women who are my age and older. I have not figured it all out yet. It is definitely something I have been thinking about for a while.
Currently inspired by: Katerina Popova @katerinaspopova, Brandi Hofer @brandihoferstudios, Charlie Meyers @charliejmeyers, Prudence Flint @prudenceflint, John Fenerov @johnfenerov
Sharon Wensel
