Written by Today’s Guest Doodlewash comes to us from Sharon Mann in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sharon was born in Inglewood, California (very near Los Angeles) and raised in the San Fernando Valley. She’s also lived in San Diego and Palm Springs before ultimately settling in Vegas. Be sure to follow her blog Make Art… Magic Happens to see more!
Sharon has been involved in art since the early age of 5 years old. The ceramics pictured here were among the first pieces of art created by the budding young artist. She says, “My kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Jones, set me on my life’s path. I’m now 66 years old (and retired from full time employment) and spend time every day creating art.” (And we’re so happy that you do Sharon!)
During her career years, she was a graphic designer/creative director for a magazine publishing company and later a graphic designer/communications director for a non-profit.
Sharon says, “I spent many years using fabric as my medium for illustration but now I’m only using watercolor, water color pens/pencils and my trusty black pen.” (Nice! These are my favorite tools for creativity too!)
Sharon’s method for drawing is to sketch with pencil and then add color and black pen, if needed. She likes to layer color and loves the transparency of watercolor which offers “surprising textures and unexpected results.” Her daily routine is to wake early and take a walk, I then draw for 2-3 hours.
She says, “I like blogging because it keeps me disciplined and my portfolio current. I’ve learned so many new techniques from fellow bloggers, plus the best bonus ‘new friends!'” And I couldn’t agree more! (click here to follow her!) So happy to have you as a new friend Sharon, and can’t wait to see what you’ll create next!
I already follow Sharon and her very fun blog!
Excellent! More people should! She’s great!
Thank you thank you Chatlie. I’m so honored to be a part of the doodlewash family!
Love Sharon’s work and her story. So happy to read more about my WordPress friend. I’ve always loved California and the works featured here by Sharon are charming. The Peruvian women – so vibrantly painted.
She’s awesome!! Hehe…I feel honored to feature her! (And you very soon my friend!)
I enjoyed learning more about Sharon with your post today, Charlie! I love Sharon’s art! She is very talented! 😊🎨💚
She is awesomeness!! It was an honor to feature her! 😃 (and you’re super talented as well, friend…hope you know that!!)
Ah, thank you my friend! 😊
Sharon is one of my very favorites. I’m always inspired by whatever she creates. Beautiful! As are you, Charlie. Nice feature. 💛
Thanks Laura! She’s a great one, that one! It was wonderful to feature her!
So nice to see Sharon featured here! Such talent and a beautiful and inspiring blog!
Thanks Cathe! It’s exciting to feature other artists…I’m learning so much from them! 😃
Love following her artwork, (these Peruvian women are beautiful), and enjoyed reading a bit of her backstory. Really like her idea about how blogging helps in keeping disciplined and her portfolio current, great inspiration. Thank you for sharing this.
Thanks friend! She’s pretty amazing that one! I agree with that sentiment. Blogging really does make you more disciplined! I don’t know what I’d do without it! Hehe