Affinity to Nature: 12x12 Artist Sharon Webster

GuestInterviewer: Cayla Lewis

SharonWebster, Edmond

Sharon Webster, Toward the Range, Acrylic, 12x12”

Q: How do you decide which medium to usefor each subject?Sharon Webster: Many times the subjectmatter dictates the media that I choose. Lately, I have found, that if Irespond strongly to a photo that I have taken I want to use it in many ways. Imight print out a photo, then paint it in oil or acrylic or experiment withmixed media and incorporate the image somehow. I work with an image until I getit out of my system.
Q: Do your Southern roots influence thesubject matter you choose?SW: I think that my love of the outdoorsinfluences my work more. I think I have an affinity to nature, whether thescissortails that I see throughout the area, farmland near my home or bisonseen while hiking the Wichita mountains. Maybe as a southerner I am moreconnected to the land.
Viewand bid on this artwork as part of the 12x12 Art Fundraiser on September 28,2012 along with food, fun and 149 other artists. Preview the artwork for the one-nightevent and purchase tickets here: www.12x12okc.org.