~Sharol~

A talented artist with unique interpretive skills. Sharol gives credit for her gift of art, to the love of her life, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Married, with five children and ten grandchildren, her husband Larry receives credit for her venture into the professional aspect of her work. He takes accomplishments and continues to encourage her.

Although a "natural" with her skills ranging through pastels, acrylics, oils, watercolors and black-light art, she did receive lessons for several months early on from instructor, Dorthy Funk. That proved to be life - changing. She continues to expand her talent in her home studio where she paints, teaches art classes, manages a little time out with her grandchildren and adds to the expression of her creativity in baking and decorating cakes for special occasions. sharol is also a retired cosmetologist and instructor.

Sharol has returned "home" to Kitsap County, WA. after eleven years in Okanaogan County, WA. Sharol was an active member of the Okanaogan Artist Association and has received top honors in several events, including a selection of her work to be featured on the poster for the 1997 Omak Stampede Rodeo. Her work has gone international, appearing in Canada, Denmark, Germany, Latin America, the Phillippines, England, Israel, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Africa and throughout the United States.

Sharol's earlier paintings are signed "Rosey", a shortened version of her last name. Today she signs her work "Sharol" or as "Negon", which is her Indian name meaning "Head Lady"