SHARON SPEZIALE

​ARTIST's STATEMENT
My creative process begins with a feeling or sense of a presence or energy.  I am very easily seduced by texture, layer, and color, all so moving to me. My creative process becomes spiritual…discovery of a new friend, a message, idea or story. There is movement and flow – almost a pulse – that develops, and my hope is to draw the viewer into that experience so they can find an energy that is unique and personal.

​BIOGRAPHY
Sharon produces artwork in oil and watercolor, and occasionally mix media. Her background includes instructor positions in visual art and photography at the high school and university levels, creative roles in TV/film/ video production, set design, interior design, marketing, graphic design, and advertising. Commissions for her illustrations, paintings, and photographs include The AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Project HOPE/Northwestern Hospital, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, local authors, and private collectors. She is passionate about protecting the environment, listening to and playing music, and being outside as much as possible. She lives in the Chicago area with her husband, Rich, and their cat, Scout.

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CREDENTIALS
​B.F.A.
​Drawing & Painting
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana

INSTRUCTORS & PROFESSORS
Ron Markman
Robert Barnes
Barry Gealt
Debra Kahn
Joan Steinman

POST-GRADUATE 
​ADVANCED CERTIFICATES
Art Education
Photography 
Film Studies
Graphic Design