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I have been in the
fine arts field since 1970, when I started studying painting with oil
paints on canvas. I studied every subject possible and found that my
greatest pleasure was painting American Indians and past
civilizations. I took many classes to learn about the culture; their
potters, blankets and baskets. I also love painting the scenery and
flora of this area.
I came to have a
great respect and appreciation for the Anasazi of the four corners
region and all Indian Nations. They are beautiful people!
In 1978 I
opened the Shining Feather Art Academy For Women and started teaching
other women like myself to paint. I loved seeing my students progress
and grow in their abilities; and to see their beautiful finished
paintings. I have taught hundreds of women how to paint and many have
gone on to sell their work and win awards in the fine arts field.
In the past, I have
had my oil works in many galleries in the southwest and have been in
numerous art shows, exhibits and auctions.
Now I enjoy teaching
through my publications and I strive to bring the "fine art" aspect
into the way I teach so the student can progress to a higher level of
understanding and achievement.
I love what I am
doing now more than any time in my life. Being a Christian I feel that
I have been blessed with this talent.
I want to thank all
of you who have supported my efforts!
If you are wondering
about my name, Shining Feather, this was given to me by an American
Indian at a Mountain Man Rendezvous years ago, I was wearing feathers
in my hair that were very shinny. No matter where I travel I always
find a "feather" to take home with me.
Read my full Bio here
Long Journey of
Discovery.....How I became an artist.
Click on photo to read
Artist Resume'
1978-2011
Experience
38 years experience as
artist, teacher, designer and inventor.
*Owner and Instructor of Shining Feather Art
Academy for Women
*Workshop
Coordinator and Instructor for 26 years
Organizations
*American Academy of Women Artists,
*Oil Painters of America,
*National Western Art Association
*Rocky Mountain Western Art Association
Major Juried Exhibits
1983
Fine Art Expo
Murray UT
1985
*Festival
of the American West, Utah State University
Logan, UT (invitational)
*8th North American Wildlife and Still
life Exhibit,
Phranques Gallery, Salt Lake City, UT
*Salmon
River Annual National Art Exhibit
Riggins, ID
1986
*Day’s of
47’ Heritage Exhibit
RMWAA
Salt Lake Art Center, Salt Lake City, UT
*Fourth
Annual Art Center Exhibition
Central WY College
Riverton WY
1987
*Utah Women
Artist’s Exhibit
Springville Art Museum, Springville, UT
*Utah
Women’s Traveling Exhibit (year long)
*22nd Annual Art
Show, Cody County Art League, Cody WY
*Rocky
Mountain Western Art Association 3rd Annual Show
Sun
Gallery, Park City UT (Invitational)
1988
*Day’s of
47’ Annual Western Art Heritage Exhibit
Saxton-Sullivan Gallery, Salt Lake City, UT
(invitational)
1990
C.M.
Russell Art Auction and Show
Great Falls, MT (2 pieces accepted)
*One Woman Show
El Mundo
Magico Gallery, Sedona
AZ
1991
*National
Western Art Show Ellensburg, WA
1993
*C.M.
Russell Art Auction and Show
Great Falls, MT (2 pieces accepted)
1994-5
*Celebration of Western Art, WA
*Colorado
Springs Western Art Auction
*Colorado
Springs, CO
*Snake
River Showcase, Clarkston, WA
1995
Featured in magazine “Art Of
The West” Nov/Dec Issue
Juried Auctions
1997
*Phippen
Memorial Day Art Show, Prescott AZ
*Western
Academy Of Women Artists Exhibition and Show
Desert Caballeros Western Museum Wickenburg, AZ
1998
*Blackfoot
Valley Art Auction
Lincoln, MT
*C.M. Russell
Art Auction and Show
1999
10th. annual Student
Scholarship Exhibit
Holladay, UT
*Oil
Painters of America Regional Exhibition
Sangre De Cristo Art Center, Pueblo CO
Awards
2003
Delta
Design Challenge
2nd Place
2002
Mayors Choice
Shorr Gallery Annual Show
West Jordan, UT
1991
23rd.
National Art Show La Junta CO
1st. place
Annual Bear
River Historical and Indian Art Exhibit
3rd. Place
Craig, Co
1992
45th Annual
Regional Juried Art exhibit Grand Junction Co
1st. Place
1993
National
Western Art Show and Auction
Ellensburg, WA
Merit Award
Snake River Showcase
Clarkston, WA
1987
WRVAG Art
show Dubois, WY.
"Best of Show"
1989
Sweet Water
Annual Exhibit
Rock Springs, WY
3rd. Place
1988
Peoples Choice and Winsor Newton Award
40th
Annual Wind River National Exhibit
Dubois, WY
1987
2nd. Place
Sweetwater
National Art Exhibit
Rock Springs, WY
HM
Major Collectors
*Walter Wendell- Great Falls, MT
*Bill Tamiette, Great Falls, MT
*John Blum, Elgin Ill
*Kodak Film Company
*Mickey Cohen, CT
*Gary Wilson, Pleasant Grove, UT
*Geri Barker, UT
*Judy Jillian, UT
*Teal VanDongen, UT
2005
Gallery Representation
*Sun Gallery, Park City, UT (4 years)
*Southwestern Expression, Park City, UT (5 years)
*Gallery of Art and Frame, Idaho Falls, ID (2 years)
*Garden of the Gods Gallery, Colorado Springs, Co
*The Gallery, Couer’d’Alane, ID
*Elkhorn Gallery, Jackson, WY
Hoffman Galleries Park
City UT
*Jerry Anderson Gallery, St George, UT
*Authentic Arizona Gallery, Sandy, UT
*Canyon Spirit Gallery, Estes Park, CO
*El Mundo Magico Gallery, Sedona AZ (10 years)
*Agnisiuh Gallery, Hillside Courtyard, Sedona AZ (7
years)
*Golden Gecko Gallery, Sedona AZ (4 years)
  
Golden Gecko Gallery Sedona AZ
2003
*Art and Soup Exhibit
Salt Lake City, UT
Books on Sharon’s art techniques published:
Floral Treasures
Southwest Florals
Southwestern Flair
Teach Yourself to Paint Seascapes
and Clouds
Fairies of Enchanted Glen
Return of Fairies of Enchanted Glen
Scenes From The Mediterranean
Seasonal Tapestries
Just a Pigment of My Imagination
"So Simple Color Workbook""
"Bloomin' Table Toppers"
Inventions
Shining Feather Soft Stroke Brush
Shining Feather Soft Scrub Brush Basin
Shining Feather Soft Glo Glazes
Some of Sharon's Awards
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