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About me
THE ARTIST
Hello, my name is Sharon Ould and I'm a self-taught artist. I was born in London in 1974, I now live on the Isle of Wight, England and have done so since 1979 after moving here with my family. I've been drawing and painting since I was a child.
I love to paint, it’s my passion and as a result have decided to pursue my dream and try to make a success of my artistic skills.
I think it is to do with the feelings I get from the initial excitement of seeing something that inspires me, through to the meditative state that can sometimes be achieved whilst actually painting and then the rewarding buzz that I get from seeing the end result appear in front of me.
I suppose in some ways it’s become an obsession, I always have the urge to paint.
If I’m not painting I am usually either thinking about painting, reading about painting or talking about painting, I think I was just born to paint!
Painting makes me happy and I love it when my work evokes a reaction, a memory or makes other people happy.
My inspiration comes from the countryside and my everyday surroundings, usually when I’m out walking or driving I notice a scene that will catch my eye and arouse a reaction within. I will usually try and record it either instantly on my camera or go back later and capture it and get very excited as the idea ‘dances’ around in my mind and I often can’t wait for my painting time, where if I get into the right frame of mind, the picture seems to flow out of me and somehow almost magically paints itself.
Although I am still experimenting and not sure if I have found my own style just yet I feel more recently my paintings have become impressionistic in style, more spontaneous and dramatic, giving vibrant and raw effects, in contrast to my past detailed watercolour work.
In the last couple of years I've enjoyed using water mixable oils and I mostly love to use a bright and strong colour palette along with thoughtful composition to give my paintings a dynamic and expressive character. I try to bring my paintings alive by playing with light and colour. To me the emotional connection and impact of a work is hugely important along with the story it tells.
At present I am enjoying using water mixable oils but I like to use any number of mediums including acrylic, pastel, watercolour and digital painting.
Favourite artists that I am a particular admirer of are Joaquin Sorolla and Edward Henry Potthast, I love how they captured the effects of the sunlight and gave their vibrantly coloured pictures ambience and feeling.
Thank you for visiting my website.
I hope you enjoy looking through my work and I invite you to follow me
as I embark on my artistic journey.
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![Watercolour on 300gsm cold pressed paper
24cm x 24cm
A beautiful sunset of a scene near America Woods in Shanklin, Isle of Wight.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8b2cb_a64a1e9ac8e3454c8895d7d418a84984~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_310,h_314,q_90/d8b2cb_a64a1e9ac8e3454c8895d7d418a84984~mv2.jpg)
![Watercolour on 300gsm cold pressed paper
24cm x 24cm
A beautiful sunset of a scene near America Woods in Shanklin, Isle of Wight.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8b2cb_09c4ed480e19498986c3dbe8299ebb3e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_314,h_314,q_90/d8b2cb_09c4ed480e19498986c3dbe8299ebb3e~mv2.jpg)
![Watercolour on 300gsm cold pressed paper
24cm x 24cm
A beautiful sunset of a scene near America Woods in Shanklin, Isle of Wight.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8b2cb_8c9f8600f38e4ce59e9216049835a92e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_316,h_314,q_90/d8b2cb_8c9f8600f38e4ce59e9216049835a92e~mv2.jpg)
![Watercolour and pastel on 300gsm cold pressed paper
20cm x 20cm
'Good Morning' is the title of this original watercolour painting by Isle of Wight artist Sharon Ould and was painted in January 2024. It was inspired by the morning sunrise along Shanklin seafront, Isle of Wight.
The painting shows a calming sunrise seascape and features colourful cloud formations in an array of colours which are echoed on the sea, with a stony beach in the foreground.
If you wish to buy this original painting then please click on the link below to visit my Etsy shop](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8b2cb_ca67179302d3428ca678a86350aba71c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_313,h_313,q_90/d8b2cb_ca67179302d3428ca678a86350aba71c~mv2.jpg)
![Watercolour on cold pressed paper
20cm x 20cm
'A Brand New Start' is the title of this original watercolour painting by Isle of Wight artist Sharon Ould and was painted in January 2024. It was inspired by an early morning dog walk along Shanklin beach on the Isle of Wight.
The painting shows a tranquil, calming sunrise seascape with a brooding and menacing sky.
If you wish to buy this original painting then please click on the link below to visit my Etsy shop](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8b2cb_0d745003c1b44797a6377a8d583bdb47~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_313,h_313,q_90/d8b2cb_0d745003c1b44797a6377a8d583bdb47~mv2.jpg)
![Watercolour on 300gsm cold pressed paper
20cm x 20cm
'As If By Magic' is the title of this original watercolour painting by Isle of Wight artist Sharon Ould and was painted in November 2023. It was inspired by the stunning coastal scenery at Steephill Cove, a little hidden gem near Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.
The painting shows a calming sunset seascape and features colourful cloud formations in an array of colours which are echoed on the sea.
If you wish to buy this original painting then please click on the link below to visit my Etsy shop](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8b2cb_1005aeaabcd54b90af1adca3991ecdf0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_314,h_313,q_90/d8b2cb_1005aeaabcd54b90af1adca3991ecdf0~mv2.jpg)
![Watercolour on 300gsm cold pressed paper
20cm x 20cm
'The Bear and The Hummingbird' is the title of this original watercolour painting by Isle of Wight artist Sharon Ould and was painted in November 2023. It was inspired by the stunning morning sunrise on Shanklin beach and the cloud formations which appeared like a humming bird flying over a crouching bear to the artist, hence the painting's title.
The painting shows a calming sunrise seascape and features colourful cloud formations in an array of rainbow colours which are echoed on the foreground sand.
If you wish to buy this original painting then please click on the link below to visit my Etsy shop](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8b2cb_e745b8c9a0794e0e97725fba9e13012c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_313,h_313,q_90/d8b2cb_e745b8c9a0794e0e97725fba9e13012c~mv2.jpg)
![Watercolour on 300gsm cold pressed paper
24cm x 24cm
'Upon Reflection' is the title of this original watercolour painting by Isle of Wight artist Sharon Ould and is the last painting she did in 2023. It was inspired by the wonderful cloud formations and their reflections on Shanklin beach looking towards Dunnose Point, Isle of Wight.
The painting shows a beautiful, calming morning beach scene and features interesting cloud formations in an array of colours which are echoed on the wet beach.
If you wish to buy this original painting then please click on the link below to visit my Etsy shop](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8b2cb_2c8129a113d148a6a1e7926f09222bbc~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_312,h_313,q_90/d8b2cb_2c8129a113d148a6a1e7926f09222bbc~mv2.jpg)
![This painting shows a tranquil, calming sunrise with Culver Down silhouetted in the distance and lugworm mounds in the foreground sand all overshadowed by a dramatic sky.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8b2cb_1dbcafbd74f9434baa84b9e02c60ab28~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_315,h_313,q_90/d8b2cb_1dbcafbd74f9434baa84b9e02c60ab28~mv2.jpg)
Past watercolour work
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Contact me
You can reach me here, please fill out the form below or
feel free to email me at: sharonould@gmail.com