by Sharlene | art-studio-blog
The younger Sharlene didn’t sit still. If there was something to be done, I did it. If it was on my mind, I wanted it done so I could move on to the next thing. I never really felt guilty about sitting down, but I certainly didn’t place much value on...
by Sharlene | art-studio-blog
I’ve never really understood the idea that getting older means you should stop trying new things. I’ve always been a learner. If something catches my interest, I want to know more about it. I want to have a go. I want to pull it apart, work out how it...
by Sharlene | art-studio-blog
After nearly five decades of creating art and almost ten years of teaching it, you might think I’ve learnt everything there is to know. I certainly don’t feel like I have. My own learning journey hasn’t stopped. I learn something new every day....
by Sharlene | art-studio-blog
When I unlock the studio before a class, I always hope people feel something before they’ve even picked up a pencil. I hope they feel the creativity. The calm. The artistic vibe. A little piece of my spirit. Art has always been a place where I feel settled,...
by Sharlene | art-studio-blog
Every now and then I’ll hear someone say, “I used to paint.” Or… “I used to draw all the time.” It’s almost always followed by the same sentence. “Life got busy.” I don’t think people stop creating because...
by Sharlene | art-studio-blog
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone say, “I’m not creative.” Or… “I can’t even draw a stick figure.” Every time I hear it, I smile to myself. Not because I’m laughing at them, but because I...
