CAROLYN SHARP
UNVEILING NATURE'S RHYTHM:
LAYERED PAINTINGS EVOKING THE ENERGY OF THE CANADIAN LANDSCAPE

Awards:
2014 - First Place, Guelph Museum & Archives
2019 - Paint Ontario, Scatcherd Family Trust award
As an artist deeply inspired by the breathtaking Canadian landscape, my work seeks to unveil the intricate rhythms of nature. Through layered paintings that combine oil, wax, and other mixed media, I strive to evoke the energy and essence of the environments I cherish. Each piece is an invitation to the viewer—an opportunity to step into a moment suspended in time, a memory, or a place of quiet contemplation.
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For 17 years, I have dedicated myself to capturing the sensory experiences that accompany being in nature. The textures of the earth, the play of light across the water, and the whispers of the wind all inform my artistic process. My layered approach allows me to explore depth and movement, creating a visual symphony that reflects the dynamic interplay of colors and forms found in the wild.
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My hope is that each painting resonates on a personal level, drawing viewers into their own memories and emotions. Whether it’s the feeling of standing in a sun-dappled forest or the exhilaration of a windswept shoreline, I aim to create spaces where contemplation and wonder can thrive.
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Having had the honour of receiving awards and selling my work across North America, I continue to evolve as an artist, driven by a passion for exploring the natural world. Through my art, I wish to share not just the beauty of landscapes, but the profound sense of connection they offer us. I invite you to experience the rhythm of nature through my eyes, and perhaps rediscover the wonder that lies within our shared environment.
2024 EXHIBITIONS
​​Elora Fergus Studio Tour (Sept/Oct), Elora, Ontario
​​Elora Fergus Spring Open Studios (May), Elora, Ontario
2023 EXHIBITIONS
​Paula White Diamond Gallery - Big Ideas Show (Nov/Dec), Waterloo, Ontario
​Elora Fergus Studio Tour (Sept/Oct), Elora, Ontario
​Paula White Diamond Gallery - Big Ideas Show (July), Waterloo, Ontario
​Elora Fergus Spring Open Studios (May 13/14), Elora, Ontario
2022 EXHIBITIONS
​Elora Fergus Studio Tour
Homer Watson Gallery Outdoor Art Fair (Kitchener)
Art in the Park (Oakville)
​Elora Fergus Spring Open Studios
​Artwrk.ca FRESH Online Art Show
2021 EXHIBITIONS
​Elora Fergus Studio Tour
​Guelph Art on the Virtual Street
2020 EXHIBITIONS
​Stone Gable Artists 10 Squared Show
Elora Fergus Art in the Open
Twist Gallery 'Water & Earth' Exhibit (Toronto)
​Elora Fergus Studio Tour
​Riverdale Art Walk Virtual Show & Sale
​Guelph Art on the Virtual Street
2019 EXHIBITIONS
​Artisans Show, Elora Centre for the Arts
​'Seasons' Exhibit, Art at the e-Bar (Guelph)
​Elora Fergus Studio Tour
​Power of Ten - First Ontario Arts Centre (Milton)
​Insights Juried Art Show, Wellington County Museum
​Riverdale Art Walk (Toronto)
​'H2O - Water for Good' - Elora Centre for the Arts
​Elora Fergus Art in the Open