Artist Resume
Artist Statement. "One single image. What can you say with one single image on a panel? For many years I produced documentaries. Sometimes I had an hour..sometimes only two minutes to weave together words,images, music, natural sound into a story. As a 2-D artist I only get one image..one panel to communicate a feeling or message. This recent series of art, 'Views From the Byways' Iwas inspired by travels along the Byways of the Northwest. I am endlessly fascinated and inspired by nature. I find that by deconstructing then reconstructing iconic landscapes or figurative scenes I could challenge the viewer to re-discover and shake things up. From across the room the image is representational. Up-close you are invited to get lost in the unusual shapes and colors that interlock to ultimately define the scene."
Christine Sharp, NWWS, PSGA
Born in Chicago, Il. Lived in Seattle and surrounds since 1978.
www.csharpart.com
Education
1990 Post Graduate Studies, University of Washington
1980 Masters Degree, University of Washington
1975 Bachelor of Science Degree, Bradley University
Painting Workshops with Contemporary Art Masters.
Selected Awards
George Foster Peabody Award--1990. “Backhauling”
Gold Medal New York Film Festival--1990
Kirkland Circle of Champions. For Kirkland residents who achieve highest award in their recognized field.
Governor’s Award. Wa. State “Business Incubator”
EAFA, ADG Printing Award of Excellence. “Thrill”
Memberships
Signature Member of NWWS, Northwest Watercolor Society.
Signature Member or Puget Sound Group of Northwest Artists.
Juried Member Oil Painters of America.
Eastside Association of Fine Art. EAFA.
Gallery Representation
Harris/Harvey Gallery, Seattle
Lisa Harris Gallery. Seattle.
Northwest by Northwest Gallery. Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Select Permanent Collections
Seattle Mayor, Art & Culture Permanent Collection.
Swedish Hospital Permanent Collection
Evergreen Hospital, “Wall of Watercolor--Kirkland Marina”
Carl Behnke “The Engagement”
Stromberg Private Collection
Wu Private Collection
Ed Grant Private Collection
Williams Private Collection
Nodell Private Collection
Featured/Juried Exhibitions
2015
*Lisa Harris Gallery, Seattle.SOLO show, Views From the Byways.
*North by Northwest Group Show, Cannon Beach, Oregon.
*Evergreen Association of Fine Arts, Seattle, Washington, "Member Show"
2014
*Lisa Harris Gallery, Seattle, Washington, “Seattle Icon Show”
*Northwest Watercolor Society, Signature Member Show, Seattle, Washington
*Northwest by Northwest Gallery, Cannon Beach, Oregon
*Evergreen Association of Fine Arts, Seattle, Washington, “Abtract Show”
2013
*Lisa Harris Gallery, RE: scape, SOLO Show, Seattle.
*Cross Pollinate. Artist Invitational.Seattle.
*Around the Square. Studio 103. Pioneer Square, Seattle.
*EAFA, Abstract Show, Evergreen Association of Fine Art, Seattle Design Center.
*Spectrum Dance Art Show & Auction. Seattle.
2012
* Plein Air Invitational, GOUP SHOW, Lisa Harris Gallery
*Alki Arts Gallery, Seattle ,SOLO SHOW
*Studio 103 Gallery Tashiro Kaplan Bldg. , Seattle, SOLO SHOW
*Columbia Tower Club Gallery, Seattle SOLO SHOW
*Kaewyn Gallery, Bothell, Wa. ,SOLO SHOW
*Around the Square. Studio 103. Pioneer Square, Seattle.
*EAFA, Eastside Association of Fine Arts, Juried Show."Carnival" Seattle.Dec. 2012
*EAFA, Eastside Association of Fine Arts, Juried Show. November 2012. Seattle.
*Juror for VALA. November 2012 for Redmond Centennial Show/Collection.
*Northwest Watercolor Society, Waterworks, JURIED show. Kaewyn Gallery.
2011
*Northwest Watercolor Society. Annual Open Show, Seattle
*EAFA, Eastside Association of Fine Arts, Seattle Member Show, Abstract Show, Exhibit 3
*Kaewyn Gallery, Small Works Show, Bothell, Wa.
2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Founder/Artist of KAST. KIRKLAND ARTIST STUDIO TOUR.
2010,2009,2008,2007,2006,2005,2004,2003 Parklane Gallery, Kirkland
New works every month. Featured Shows Annually.
2009 Red Box Project. Juried Show. Art Institute of Chicago.
2005, 2004,2003 Annual Juried International Miniature Show
2007 *Kirkland Uncorked”--Summer Festival. Fine Art Curator
2007 Henry Art Museum. Juried Show/Auction. Seattle
Select Publications
2014 Maxine Davidowitz, Artist Magazine,”Second Chances,” March, 2014
2012 Michael Matthews, 425 Magazine, “Weekend Planner,” January, 2012
2011 Featured Artist, Kirkland Courier, April, 2011
2009 Christine Sharp, Artist Magazine, “12 Tips for Selling Art in a Recession,” February, 2009
2009 Christine Sharp, Artist Online. "Interview with Charles Reid", 2009.
2008 Christine Sharp, Artist Magazine. “Beware Internet Scams,” February, 2008
2007 Christine Sharp, Artist Magazine, November,1991 "Launch Your Own Studio Tour,"
1991 Variety, 1991
1990 Seattle Times, 1990
1990 Seattle Post Intelligencer, 1990
1988 Seattle Times, 1988
Broadcasts about Sharp
Nancy Guppy. Art Zone. Seattle Channel “Bioscapes Series”
Kirkland Television. KAST. Kirkland Artist Studio Tour. mini-documentary.
ABC. Good Morning America. “Frieda”
Broadcasts by Sharp
CNN news and investigative reports.1990-2000. Producer/Director
MacNeil Lehrer News/Mini-documentaries. 1989-1990.
Teaching Experience
Private Art Instructor-- 2003-present.
Full-Time Faculty--University of Washington 1979-1981
www.csharpart.com
Education
1990 Post Graduate Studies, University of Washington
1980 Masters Degree, University of Washington
1975 Bachelor of Science Degree, Bradley University
Painting Workshops with Contemporary Art Masters.
Selected Awards
George Foster Peabody Award--1990. “Backhauling”
Gold Medal New York Film Festival--1990
Kirkland Circle of Champions. For Kirkland residents who achieve highest award in their recognized field.
Governor’s Award. Wa. State “Business Incubator”
EAFA, ADG Printing Award of Excellence. “Thrill”
Memberships
Signature Member of NWWS, Northwest Watercolor Society.
Signature Member or Puget Sound Group of Northwest Artists.
Juried Member Oil Painters of America.
Eastside Association of Fine Art. EAFA.
Gallery Representation
Harris/Harvey Gallery, Seattle
Lisa Harris Gallery. Seattle.
Northwest by Northwest Gallery. Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Select Permanent Collections
Seattle Mayor, Art & Culture Permanent Collection.
Swedish Hospital Permanent Collection
Evergreen Hospital, “Wall of Watercolor--Kirkland Marina”
Carl Behnke “The Engagement”
Stromberg Private Collection
Wu Private Collection
Ed Grant Private Collection
Williams Private Collection
Nodell Private Collection
Featured/Juried Exhibitions
2015
*Lisa Harris Gallery, Seattle.SOLO show, Views From the Byways.
*North by Northwest Group Show, Cannon Beach, Oregon.
*Evergreen Association of Fine Arts, Seattle, Washington, "Member Show"
2014
*Lisa Harris Gallery, Seattle, Washington, “Seattle Icon Show”
*Northwest Watercolor Society, Signature Member Show, Seattle, Washington
*Northwest by Northwest Gallery, Cannon Beach, Oregon
*Evergreen Association of Fine Arts, Seattle, Washington, “Abtract Show”
2013
*Lisa Harris Gallery, RE: scape, SOLO Show, Seattle.
*Cross Pollinate. Artist Invitational.Seattle.
*Around the Square. Studio 103. Pioneer Square, Seattle.
*EAFA, Abstract Show, Evergreen Association of Fine Art, Seattle Design Center.
*Spectrum Dance Art Show & Auction. Seattle.
2012
* Plein Air Invitational, GOUP SHOW, Lisa Harris Gallery
*Alki Arts Gallery, Seattle ,SOLO SHOW
*Studio 103 Gallery Tashiro Kaplan Bldg. , Seattle, SOLO SHOW
*Columbia Tower Club Gallery, Seattle SOLO SHOW
*Kaewyn Gallery, Bothell, Wa. ,SOLO SHOW
*Around the Square. Studio 103. Pioneer Square, Seattle.
*EAFA, Eastside Association of Fine Arts, Juried Show."Carnival" Seattle.Dec. 2012
*EAFA, Eastside Association of Fine Arts, Juried Show. November 2012. Seattle.
*Juror for VALA. November 2012 for Redmond Centennial Show/Collection.
*Northwest Watercolor Society, Waterworks, JURIED show. Kaewyn Gallery.
2011
*Northwest Watercolor Society. Annual Open Show, Seattle
*EAFA, Eastside Association of Fine Arts, Seattle Member Show, Abstract Show, Exhibit 3
*Kaewyn Gallery, Small Works Show, Bothell, Wa.
2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Founder/Artist of KAST. KIRKLAND ARTIST STUDIO TOUR.
2010,2009,2008,2007,2006,2005,2004,2003 Parklane Gallery, Kirkland
New works every month. Featured Shows Annually.
2009 Red Box Project. Juried Show. Art Institute of Chicago.
2005, 2004,2003 Annual Juried International Miniature Show
2007 *Kirkland Uncorked”--Summer Festival. Fine Art Curator
2007 Henry Art Museum. Juried Show/Auction. Seattle
Select Publications
2014 Maxine Davidowitz, Artist Magazine,”Second Chances,” March, 2014
2012 Michael Matthews, 425 Magazine, “Weekend Planner,” January, 2012
2011 Featured Artist, Kirkland Courier, April, 2011
2009 Christine Sharp, Artist Magazine, “12 Tips for Selling Art in a Recession,” February, 2009
2009 Christine Sharp, Artist Online. "Interview with Charles Reid", 2009.
2008 Christine Sharp, Artist Magazine. “Beware Internet Scams,” February, 2008
2007 Christine Sharp, Artist Magazine, November,1991 "Launch Your Own Studio Tour,"
1991 Variety, 1991
1990 Seattle Times, 1990
1990 Seattle Post Intelligencer, 1990
1988 Seattle Times, 1988
Broadcasts about Sharp
Nancy Guppy. Art Zone. Seattle Channel “Bioscapes Series”
Kirkland Television. KAST. Kirkland Artist Studio Tour. mini-documentary.
ABC. Good Morning America. “Frieda”
Broadcasts by Sharp
CNN news and investigative reports.1990-2000. Producer/Director
MacNeil Lehrer News/Mini-documentaries. 1989-1990.
Teaching Experience
Private Art Instructor-- 2003-present.
Full-Time Faculty--University of Washington 1979-1981