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ABOUT THE ARTIST

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Sharon is a Mixed Media Artist based in York, UK.  Born in 1969 she studied at York Art College back in the 80's. 

 

Sharon worked for a Police Force for nearly 20 years as an Intelligence Officer and was a successful high profile Police Forensic Artist.  She created artists impressions of unidentified fatalities using mortuary photographs and crime scene information. She gained recognition for her work within the field and appeared on television as well as in the media due to her unusual work and experiences.  She was interviewed on the BBC 'Missing' programme and was the artist commissioned to draw the late relative of Gary Lineker for the 'Who Do You Think You Are?' programme.

Sharon has been involved with community art projects for many years, working with disadvantaged young people, young offenders and support groups.  She has also delivered art courses to a wide variety of students as well as dementia patients. 

 

Sharon is the owner of The Arthouse, a holiday let and art space in York. She is keen to support fellow local modern artists and curates exhibitions by fellow modern artists at the house.

 

Sharon is involved with local non-profit organisation BOMBSQUAD who raise awareness and funds for local charities via street art events and online art auctions. 

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