I have dabbled in various creative arts since I was a child. Artistic tendancies seem to be a family trait. In 1979 I started taking tole & decorative painting classes from my cousin, Gayle. I soon lost interested in other creative endeavors and fell in love with painting. It offers such a wide variety of styles and applications and is very relaxing and fulfilling. I took many classes from various artists, studied the instructional books available, and proceeded to paint everything in sight. When my house overflowed with painted pieces and family and friends were saturated, I started selling my finished pieces at local art fairs.

In 1986, after teaching some classes at Gayle's decorative arts studio and store, I began to create some of my own designs as pattern packets, selling them at the Heart of Ohio Tole show in Columbus, Ohio, through various vendors around the country, and by mail order. I have since created hundreds of designs which have been published in pattern packets and 9 books to help others create their own hand painted family keepsakes and heirlooms. It is so wonderful to have people contact me to tell me how much they enjoy my designs and to know I've had a positive impact on people's lives.

After a few attempts and much hard work, I passed the Certified Decorative Artist program with the Society of Decorative Painters in 1987. Here's a photo my passing certification board:

If you would like to learn more about the Society of Decorative Painters, visit their website at:

In 1992, Gayle and I started work on publishing my first book, "Snicker Doodles", and our publishing company, Sharon & Gayle Publications, Inc., was born. Through 2004, we have published for over 70 different artists. You can visit our website at:

www.decorativepaintingstore.com

At the end of 2004, we made the decision to stop publishing for other designer artists and spending more time pursuing our own personal development as individual artists. Our website now specializes in bringing clearance-priced books to decorative painters around the world. We also have a large selection of art supplies for the decorative artist as well as paper crafts.



Contact Information
Electronic mail address: sharon@sweetpatoodies.com
Phone: 859-341-3533
Mailing Address: 726 Meadowview Drive, Villa Hills, KY 41017


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This page was last updated on 12/16/06.