About Sharon Matchett

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I'm a retired, classically trained singer (and frustrated flautist) who has discovered another voice within which I now express through the medium of watercolors. Although the art of painting is something completely new to me (I am self taught), the language has turned out to be very familiar. As with singing an aria beautifully, expressing myself in a beautiful and meaningful way in watercolors involves excellent timing, rhythm, tempo, coloration, and artistry. For me, painting with watercolors is like music flowing from my brush. It fulfills that deepest need which I believe lies within us all, the need to feel connected. As I paint I am immersed in and connected to my subject. I become my most creative self, and, in those moments, I feel I am at one with the universe - a marvelous feeling for sure! If what I paint somehow connects with the viewer .... what more could an artist wish for?

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

La Musique de la Mer et le Ciel

I never got around to posting this - but, because the gallery opening turned out to be so exciting, I want to include it in the series of events.
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Music of the Sea and Sky  (French title is a nod to Mer who thinks it looks like her and wanted me to title it Meridith ..... She wasn't really serious.  At least I don't think she was.)

Painting is finally matted, cut by Johnny (good job!), backing installed by me, same with brown paper on back. Of course, now I know how to do it better!  Why is it I alway figure out a good system AFTER doing something?   We deliver it downtown to the bank between 11 and 2 Saturday.  

After the premier of the music, all the entries will be put on display for the month of Oct at USC's library .... The paintings the composer selects for awards will be on display for every performance of the work for a year. 
When I sketched out the design for this painting I didn't have a music note in mind.  I didn't want there to be an obvious reference to music.  I pictured a lot of motion, a floating head (ew, that sounds gross) and an arm extended symbolizing release.  But, the more I painted, the more it looked like a strange kind of eighth note.  Johnny thinks I should title it Here, Take This Note.  I think that's pretty funny.

It looks better to me framed,  but I'm still very insecure about this painting.  I did enjoy painting it and am pleased I followed through and am entering!  Just being involved in an event like this is exciting.




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