Hollywood Park artist showcased works at Charity ArtFest Local artist Sharon Norton, 42, exhibited some of her latest paintings at the 24th Annual ArtFest held by the Women Lawyers of Sacramento on Sept. 19 at Beatnik Studios, 723 S St. Sharon was one of several featured artists at the charity event, and her works were well received and appreciated by all who attended. Sharon, who has been a Hollywood Park resident for the last decade, has had a passion for art since she was a young girl growing up in Woodland. “ There weren’t really regular art classes for kids in Woodland when I was growing up, so my mom would find craft classes and send me there,” she recalls fondly about her early years. Her natural talents flourished as time passed, and Sharon excelled so much with her artistry that she became eligible to receive Advanced Placement college credits while in high school. She ultimately sought a Multimedia degree and earned it from ITT Technical Institute in 2003 in order to put her talents towards a marketable skill. Sharon has also attended Sacramento City College, and Cal State Summer School for the Arts in pursuit of her passion. Many of Sharon’s works showcase beautiful California landscapes and
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expressive portraits of both humans and animals. “I like to find the interesting angles to paint,” she says of her creative process. “Usually, it is in the middle of creating my work that the title of the piece comes to me.” Among the pieces that Sharon exhibited at ArtFest were “The Ride”, a large oil and acrylic painting with vibrant colors depicting a bicycle parked along the road. “Bird Rock” depicts a spot at Point Reyes that Sharon captured in a photograph during a visit with her family. Several portraits were on display as well. “Sharon’s works remind me of Gregory Kondos,” said another local artist named Anthony who also attended the event, when asked what drew him to her work. Mr. Kondos is a well-known Sacramento artist famous for his use of colors and minimal detail. Anthony ended up purchasing from Sharon a portrait of a chicken that she had on display. “ The Ride” was submitted to the silent auction for charity, was sought after by several bidders, and purchased for a good price. When not pursuing her passions at painting and art, Sharon works as an office manager for a local engineering company. She is also a devoted wife and mother and loves
to spend time in nature with her family. She is available for commissioned portraits, other works, and even graphic and website de-
sign. To learn more about Sharon and her artistry, or to purchase any existing pieces, visit her website at www.sharonlnorton.com.
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