Sharon E. Smith
Portland, Oregon
Hailing from North Carolina, Sharon has lived and worked in Portland, Oregon for 25+ years.
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As a visual artist based in Portland, Oregon, Sharon draws inspiration from vintage photographs, pop art, street art, and color field painting to create unique and vibrant pieces. She works in a variety of mediums including acrylic paint, digital illustration, and photography.
“I often play around with design, composition, and color digitally then use these works as references for larger paintings. In addition to whimsical creatures and geometric abstraction, I love creating pop-inspired portrait paintings by adapting old family photos, adding color and new life to moments and facial expressions previously captured in time.”
You can often find Sharon in her studio listening to music, creating away, and getting moral support from her studio dog, Frida.
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