Everyone is creative - it is the manner of expression which differs.  

As a painter, my desire is to share some of my artistic vision with you.

I paint in in a contemporary realistic style using strong vibrant color and line in both oils and watercolors. I explore nature, light and shadow and color relationships. In my paintings I portray a hint of mystery and evoke a mood of quietness and tranquility. My oil and watercolor paintings are in series format. Themes I've explored are: The Ponds - waterscapes and fish; The Tropics - tropical birds, fish and flowers; The Villages -  European villages and scenes; flowers; origami paper constructions; landscapes and rural.  I'm now exploring combining Chinese caligraphy with Chinese style watercolors

I'm a Midwest artist but have traveled extensively both in the U.S.A. and in foreign countries. At this time I have more painting source material than time for painting! I now live in beautiful eastern Ohio after having spent many years in the Chicago, IL area. Most days you will find me painting in the studio or doing art-related business.

Maybe I was born an artist. Indeed I was always expressive and used crayons with abandon, much to my parents' dismay. I later learned to channel these impulses and entered art training. I've been a professional artist for 25+ years.

B.A. Studio Arts - University of Illinois
Major: Studio Arts - Painting
Minor: Photography

Master Classes - Northern Illinois University

Post Graduate: Art Institute of Chicago; University of Wisconsin

Workshops: Joe Fettingus; Zoltan Szabo; Ann Templeton; Lou Taylor; Lian Zhen; Charles Gruppe

Former Art Board member for the Deerpath Art League (Lake Forest, IL) and the Northshore Art League (Winnetka, IL) and have chaired major art shows. Currently I'm involved with local and state art groups.

I have participated in many art shows including: University of Illinois; University of Iowa; University of Wisconsin; College of Lake County; Illinois Professional Artists Exhibit; Illinois Watercolor Society; Northshore Art League; Deerpath Art League; Wisconsin Painters and Scuptors and others in the years I've been a professional artist.

Sharon Nelson-Bianco
624 Wyndclift Circle
Austintown, OH  44515

email me: nelsonbianco@yahoo.com

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