Art by Sharon Pollak

About My Style

My goal is to create art that generates positive energy and joy. My intuitive style of painting instills a sense of "wonder" into each piece and reflects the freedom and adventure I feel in my own personal journey of life. The colors I choose and the textures I add contribute to depicting nature and the world I see in a new and exciting way. I do not use visual references, but prefer to start each new work with marks, colored shapes and a feeling that reflects my mood and sense of discovery. The real challenge for me begins as I continue to shape the painting into existence. This involves building up more texture, scraping, gouging, adding and subtracting color until I see the form it eventually takes. Often my art includes shapes that look "familiar" but generally they are ambiguous enough to allow the viewer their own personal narrative. I prefer intrigue over definition.

I rarely paint with brushes but prefer to use palette knives, scrapers, sponges, cloths and various other tools to apply pigment or remove it to the varying degrees I want. Although I work with a variety of palettes I find that my favorite colors are shades and tones of blues and greens, which I believe is driven by my love of and spiritual connection with the sea and trees.

Creating takes me to my "happy place". My hope is that the viewers will feel the same.

I will be happy to work with you to create exactly what you'd like for your home or office in the colors you love and the size you need.