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?

Friday, December 5, 2014

Petey's portrait is finished.

This painting just did not go where I thought I wanted it to go. It was stubborn, kind of like its subject was at times.  In the photo I worked from Petey was napping on a white fur pillow he had when we lived in FL. That means that photo was at least 5 or 6 years old. I decided to place him on the red throw he loved to lie on when his daddy would leave it on the sofa for him to use.  It offers greater contrast and makes for a happier and rather patriotic portrait. 
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