About the Artist

Sharon White started painting with casein and oils in the late 60’s in Dodge City, Kansas. After a move to Wichita she studied briefly at the Wichita Art Institute. During the next 15 years her artistic endeavors took a backseat due to numerous moves and jobs while raising three children.
Sharon currently resides in Rio Rancho, NM, with her husband, Ken and her Schnauzer, Gidget. In 1996 she started painting with watercolors, and joined the New Mexico Watercolor Society. It was a turning point for her. She was very active in the Society and in 1999-2000 was President. In 2004 she achieved Signature status. Through the organization she met many artists and made lifelong friends. "Joining the watercolor society was the best thing I have done to further my art education. Watercolor will always be my favorite - it presents so many challenges!" More recently her interests have expanded into experimenting with acrylics and collage. She paints all subjects, but her favorite is sunflowers - not surprising since she is a former Kansan.
Sharon’s small paintings and DoodleArt evolved when two well-known workshop instructors encouraged artists to doodle and sketch. She began doodling on trips, using mediums that were easy to pack. Shapes began to take form and subsequently several series began to appear (Picasso Sunflowers, Dancing through Picasso, Peace and City Different). Two of her small paintings appeared in the Masterworks Miniature Exhibition in 2006.
To further her art education, she has taken from private instructors in Kansas, Nebraska, Utah, Oklahoma and New Mexico. "I will always be learning. Every new painting is like starting over. Painting is certainly an adventure!"