Born in Singapore to wonderful Malaysian and Northern Irish parents, Sharon emigrated back to the Emerald Isle over fifty years ago, and her home has been on the East Antrim Coast ever since... her rich cultural heritage has had a deep influence on her art and the paintings she makes. The deep jewel tones of her palette speak to her Asian roots and early life in Singapore, and her fascination with the Sea from her life in Northern Ireland, learning the Irish folklore and mythology (in particular, mermaids). Sharon fondly recalls family holidays when she was a child, visiting the North Coast, Scotland and Ireland and her intense excitement of watching her Father take photos on his Polaroid camera, waiting for the images to evolve before her eyes. It is this fascination with landscapes, capturing moments in time, and photography that sparked a life-long love of making art through her Fine Art painting practice, and taking photographs of her surrounding landscape and landmarks. The age of Digital Photography has meant Sharon no longer has to wait for an image to develop when she takes a photo, and it's this facility that lets her experiment with strong contrasts and modern filters. Reimagining familiar landmarks and landscapes in her own contemporary way has lead to her to develop her popular collection of Landmark Montage's which are a huge hit with all the visitors who pass through St. Georges market in Belfast, where Sharon regularly sells - and has done for over nine years. The connections made in the market, the craic and history make it one of the best indoor Artisan Craft markets in the world, and a Belfast institution!