Sharon McDonell
Oil on Canvas or Birch Panel
"Sharon McDonell is a 7th generation Glengarrian & (mostly) self-taught Painter, who spent 25+ years working in the Canadian Film Industry before returning to Glengarry. She now lives & works out of her home studio near the historic village of Williamstown
Sharon grew up on her family's ancestral farm in Bridgend, Ontario. As a child, she sought adventure roaming the fields & forests, wading in creeks & building hay forts. Her deep love of her rural surroundings is clearly expressed in her early paintings of cedar line fences and old maples. Early influences included Stuart McCormick and Douglas Fales.
After completing year 1 of the BFA program at Queen's University, she switched programs, graduating with a BA in Film Studies. In spite of her long career in film, Sharon maintained a painting practice between projects. She participated in several juried exhibitions & group shows over the years. Her intention now is to focus on her painting career going forward."
Sharon grew up on her family's ancestral farm in Bridgend, Ontario. As a child, she sought adventure roaming the fields & forests, wading in creeks & building hay forts. Her deep love of her rural surroundings is clearly expressed in her early paintings of cedar line fences and old maples. Early influences included Stuart McCormick and Douglas Fales.
After completing year 1 of the BFA program at Queen's University, she switched programs, graduating with a BA in Film Studies. In spite of her long career in film, Sharon maintained a painting practice between projects. She participated in several juried exhibitions & group shows over the years. Her intention now is to focus on her painting career going forward."
Showing At:
2025 Tour
