Sharon Sieben Mixed Media
Prolific contemporary painter Sharon Sieben regards her artistic process as a form of communication, with the viewer and as an inner dialogue with herself. She is known for her Abstract Expressionist paintings that use bold splashes of color and a loose, fluid technique.
Born in Indiana in 1934, Sieben enjoyed a creative childhood, painting and playing music. As an adult, her artistic proclivities were put aside when she focused on a career in manufacturing operations and raising a family.
In later years, Sieben returned to her passion for art. She is largely self-taught, with her inspiration coming from her world travels, in which she learns from fellow artists’ workshops and through viewing the work of Impressionist artists such as Paul Cézanne.
When creating her abstract figurative paintings, nudes and landscapes, Sieben prefers working with oil paint but also incorporates other materials such as acrylics, gouache, charcoal and graphite. Recently, Sieben has explored watercolors, as demonstrated in her contemplative watercolor paintings Moment in the Sun and Depleted.
Sieben’s paintings have been exhibited throughout the United States in galleries and at venues including the New York Expo, the World Showcase of Arts in Las Vegas and the Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Superior, Arizona.
She is currently based in Mesa, Arizona, where she continues to create vibrant and imaginative work.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of Sharon Sieben’s paintings, drawings and watercolors, mixed media and more.
Artist Comments
Artist Sharon Sieben paints a woman in the foreground, keenly observing the other pair in the background. Minimal representation and primitive paintwork constitute the conversational display. With her hand on her hip, the main subject implies an air of conflict. "She is not included in the conversation," says Sharon. The piece makes the viewer question the engaging narrative between the characters.
About the Artist
Sharon Sieben prefers working in a loose, fluid technique and finds inspiration in the most unexpected things. Her parents bought her a set of oil paints when she was ten years old and it sparked her love of art. She especially admires the work of Impressionist artists such as Paul Cezanne because of how they broke tradition. When she's not making art, she enjoys reading and playing classical guitar...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Sharon Sieben Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
A face surfaces within the abstract expression of artist Sharon Sieben's striking contemporary portrait. Cold wax mixed with oil constitutes a compelling image of her model in a meditative state. Sharon reminds us that sometimes, especially after a busy day, a quiet moment is most welcomed. "The subject in this portrait would agree," says Sharon.
About the Artist
Sharon Sieben prefers working in a loose, fluid technique and finds inspiration in the most unexpected things. Her parents bought her a set of oil paints when she was ten years old and it sparked her love of art. She especially admires the work of Impressionist artists such as Paul Cezanne because of how they broke tradition. When she's not making art, she enjoys reading and playing classical guitar...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Sharon Sieben Mixed Media
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Sharon Sieben Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Sharon Sieben Mixed Media
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Sharon Sieben Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
1980s Abstract Expressionist Sharon Sieben Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Etching, Aquatint, Pencil, Graphite
1980s Abstract Expressionist Sharon Sieben Mixed Media
Paint, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Sharon Sieben Mixed Media
Ceramic, Mixed Media, Screen
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Sharon Sieben Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Sharon Sieben Mixed Media
Metal
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Sharon Sieben Mixed Media
Tapestry, Mixed Media, Board
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Sharon Sieben Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Board
2010s Abstract Expressionist Sharon Sieben Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
1980s Abstract Expressionist Sharon Sieben Mixed Media
Paint, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media
