Sharon Sieben

Ruminate, Abstract Painting

2024

Artist Comments
Loose, expressive brushstrokes depict a contemplative woman hugging her leg. With a minimal palette of acrylic paint and charcoal, artist Sharon Sieben captures the reflective mood of the scene. Sharon's interpretive figurative work underscores the importance of taking time for personal reflection.

About the Artist
Artist Sharon Sieben creates emotive paintings that emphasize feelings and impressions over the strict representation of details. “I have always felt that creating a realistic piece of art deprives the viewer of experiencing the mood the artist has created,” says Sharon. She finds delight in portraying lively urban scenes and the subtle gestures of people through her loose and expressive style. She begins her artistic process with charcoal sketches, followed by layers of paint to achieve textures. For her figurative works, she lets her memory bank of faces guide her paintbrush, capturing the essence of each subject. In her small yet cozy studio, Sharon works alongside her parakeet, Oscar, who frequently sits on her shoulder while they both listen to quartet music. In her free time, Sharon finds joy in reading, playing classical guitar, and sharing moments with her pet bird.

Words that describe this painting: figurative, figure, female, moody, contemplative, body, nuetral, abstract, nudes, mixed media artwork, beige

Ruminate
Sharon Sieben
Acrylic paint and charcoal on paper
Varnished and Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front

14 in. h x 11 in. w
1 lbs. 0 oz.