ArtbyTeresaJ.Sharp
Teresa J. Sharp
Copyright 2025 by Teresa J. Sharp. The book author and artist here retains sole copyright to their contributions to this book. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means without prior permission in writing from Teresa J. Sharp.
ISBN: 9798316687442
Catalog designed and edited by Karen M. Gutfreund KarenGutfreund.com, @karengutfreundart, karengutfreund@gmail.com
Teresa J. Sharp Artist Statement
My desire to create comes from a deep longing to participate as the fully alive co creators we were all designed to be. Bringing order out of chaos, showing light and beauty raises our gaze from the sometimes dark and harsh world we live in. This beauty has the power to give hope and joy.
When painting koi, geisha and flowers, I use pure transparent watercolors to let the light of the paper shine through, adding a luminous affect. I’m also drawn to the dramatic high contrast in my acrylic landscape paintings, with layers of glazing for depth. As I walk and take photos for reference, I am searching for the hidden beauty in our everyday lives.
Recently I have added loose still life paintings using oil paints to my artistic expression. The most ordinary pieces of fruit and dishware takes on it’s own charm in this method of painting.
I live each day hunting for that mysterious beauty and work to find ways to add to the beauty of creation. As you look at my artwork, my hope is that you find yourself invited to enter this beauty and feel the joy of moments filled with light, color and a sense of awe for the gift of this world and our Creator.
Biography
I grew up in a small town in the San Joaquin Valley, where I learned to see the beauty in the daily elements of life: food, farmland, wildflowers and occasional sunsets on the Central Coast. I took drawing and oil painting courses at a community college before getting married and pouring my creative energy into home-making, mothering, ministry and hospitality. Adult life in Southern California, the Hill Country of Texas, the Bay Area of California, and Japan filled my mind with scenes and images I longed to paint.
Private watercolor classes for our daughter’s homeschooling reignited my own desire to learn and practice. There were spurts of online tutorials and classes sprinkled throughout those years. When our youngest child reached the teen years, I challenged myself to work and develop my latent artistic interest. One of the first big steps toward that end was a life changing Art Retreat in France in 2010.
After 20 years in CA, we moved to Yokohama, Japan for my husband’s career. During the 4 years there, I joined an art school that provided quality instruction and an
artist community where I found friendship and support. The beauty and art culture in Japan continues to influence my work.
After returning to the USA in 2016, we settled in Oakhurst, CA where I joined the Yosemite Sierra Artists, participating in numerous juried exhibitions over the years, and received awards for my submissions. In 2019 I participated in my first Sierra Art Trails which I do most every year since. I joined an artist collective of eight other women we call our Art Inspiration Group to encourage, challenge and share our artist journey.
A member of the Sierra Artists Gallery in Mariposa, I enter local exhibitions at various galleries 3-4 times a year. Twice yearly, I am one of the featured artists in the YSA section of Yosemite Gateway Art Center in Oakhurst, CA. Recently I was one of the artists at the Art in the Garden at the Shinzen Friendship Garden in Fresno, CA.
Teresa J. Sharp teresajsharpart.com
teresajsharp@yahoo.com
Watercolor
8 x 10 inches
WinterinYosemite
9 x 12 inches
PlacervillePond
Acrylic
LightattheTop
20 x 20 inches
Acrylic
12.5 x 16 inches
LakeTahoe
Acrylic
Watercolor
10 x 8 inches
MorningGlowatCathedral Beach
CountrysideAfternoon
Acrylic
8 x 10 inches
CathedralBeachReflections
12 x 9 inches
Acrylic
GrandCanyon
11 x 14 inches
Acrylic
RiverinWawona
Acrylic
7 x 5 inches
BelowtheFalls
28 x 22 inches
Acrylic
CabininMorningLight
Acrylic 14 x 11 inches
HalfDome’s
DivingBoard
5 x 7 inches
Acrylic
11 x 14 inches
BassLake Watercolor
OvertheRiver
Acrylic
8 x 10 inches
ChinesePistache
Acrylic
5 x 7 inches
Watercolor
8 x 8 inches
TunnelViewinAlpenglow
GuardianoftheValley:
TheSentinel
20 x 16 inches
Acrylic
Nestled Watercolor 11 x 14 inches
Mercy’sPathwaytoGold
Acrylic 14 x 11 inches
StrikeAPose
Acrylic
8 x 8 inches
CloudsAlongtheWay
Watercolor
10 x 16 inches
StillDarkintheLight
Charcoal 22 x 16 inches
FuyuPersimmons
5 x 7 inches
Watercolor inches
Lemons&Lime
Tomatoes&Basil
Watercolor
8 x 10 inches
Watercolor
5 x 7 inches
CitrusinSunlight
MorningCitrus Oil
12 x 12 inches
SelfPortrait
16 x 12 inches
Acrylic
14 x 11 inches
Larry Charcoal
Sky’sBabyBlues
12 x 9 inches
Acrylic
Larry Acrylic
20 x 16 inches
Mother/Daughter
9 x 12 inches
Acrylic
LadyofNigeria
Pastel
20 x 14 inches
Watercolor
8 x 10 inches
Shannon’sGladiola
WildSweetPeas
Watercolor
10 x 8 inches
WildFavorites
20 x 10 inches
Acrylic
VaseofSunshine
14 x 11 inches
Acrylic
AfricanViolet Watercolor 11 x 14 inches
MountainLupine
Watercolor
7 x 5 inches
JapaneseMaple
Watercolor & Ink
10 x 8 inches
JewelsofthePond
Watercolor
19.5 x 13.75 inches
8 x 8 inches
Grace
Watercolor
GeishaStroll
Watercolor
10 x 8 inches
8 x 8 inches
Beauty
Watercolor
KoiSquare
Acrylic
8 x 8 inches
UnderwaterHarmony: ARippleofGold
Watercolor 11 x 17 inches
UnderwaterHarmony:
PalmsatthePoint
8 x 8 inches
Acrylic
IntheWaves
18 x 21 inches
Acrylic
BeachRockArch
Acrylic
5 x 7 inches
CliffsatNew
BrightonBeach
Watercolor
8 x 10 inches
CarmelCypress
Acrylic 8 x 8 inches
BixbyBridge
Pastel
14 x 20 inches
BrightMorningattheVenetians
Acrylic
6 x 12 inches
Venetian1and Venetian2
Acrylic
5.5 x 7.12 inches each
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Mollie
Watercolor
10 x 8 inches
This watercolor portrait of Mollie is my heartfelt thank-you to Karen M. Gutfreund for producing this beautiful catalog of my most recent works.
Her friendship, support, and expertise have been a guiding light during a particularly busy time in my life. Karen’s beloved Mollie serves as a poignant reminder of a dog’s unwavering loyalty and companionship qualities that reflect our shared love of nature, art, and friendship. I wholeheartedly recommend Karen to fellow artists seeking not only practical guidance in sharing their work with the world but also the encouragement and camaraderie that make the creative journey all the more fulfilling.
Teresa J. Sharp
teresajsharpart.com
teresajsharp@yahoo.com
You can view my work at these locations:
Yosemite Sierra Artists Gallery – 40879 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA
Sierra Artists Gallery Mariposa – 5031 Hwy 140, Mariposa, CA
480 Lighthouse Gallery – 480 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA
Phoebe’s Fine Art & Jewelry – 107 Capitola Ave Capitola, CA
Casto Oaks Fine Wine & Art – 5022 CA-140, Mariposa, CA
Cinnamon Roll Bakery & Cafe – 5009 5th St, Mariposa, CA
Appointmentsatmystudio,availableuponrequestviaemail:teresajsharp@yahoo.com
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