Sharon SiebenComplacent, Original Painting2020
2020
About the Item
Artist Comments
"She seemed to be perfectly content in her thoughts," shares artist Sharon Sieben. A vibrant nude sits in an expressive pose with knees pulled up to her chest. Bright light saturates the figure from the left as shadows cast strongly to the right. Part of Sharon's Barely There series, a collection of abstract compositions revealing subtle feminine forms.
About the Artist
Sharon Sieben prefers working in a loose, fluid technique and finds inspiration in the most unexpected things. Her parents bought her a set of oil paints when she was ten years old and it sparked her love of art. She especially admires the work of Impressionist artists such as Paul Cezanne because of how they broke tradition. When she's not making art, she enjoys reading and playing classical guitar and piano. She currently lives in Arizona.
Words that describe this painting: nude, colorful, gestural, expressive, female, figurative, figure, woman, expressionism, expressionism, nudes, acrylic painting, blue, red
Complacent
Sharon Sieben
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2020
30 in. h x 15 in. w x 1.5 in. d
3 lbs. 8 oz.
- Creator:Sharon Sieben (1934, American)
- Creation Year:2020
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:Complacent. Sharon Sieben. Acrylic painting on stretched canvas. Finished white edges. Varnished and Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 716881stDibs: LU92218403152
Sharon Sieben
Prolific contemporary painter Sharon Sieben regards her artistic process as a form of communication, with the viewer and as an inner dialogue with herself. She is known for her Abstract Expressionist paintings that use bold splashes of color and a loose, fluid technique.
Born in Indiana in 1934, Sieben enjoyed a creative childhood, painting and playing music. As an adult, her artistic proclivities were put aside when she focused on a career in manufacturing operations and raising a family.
In later years, Sieben returned to her passion for art. She is largely self-taught, with her inspiration coming from her world travels, in which she learns from fellow artists’ workshops and through viewing the work of Impressionist artists such as Paul Cézanne.
When creating her abstract figurative paintings, nudes and landscapes, Sieben prefers working with oil paint but also incorporates other materials such as acrylics, gouache, charcoal and graphite. Recently, Sieben has explored watercolors, as demonstrated in her contemplative watercolor paintings Moment in the Sun and Depleted.
Sieben’s paintings have been exhibited throughout the United States in galleries and at venues including the New York Expo, the World Showcase of Arts in Las Vegas and the Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Superior, Arizona.
She is currently based in Mesa, Arizona, where she continues to create vibrant and imaginative work.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of Sharon Sieben’s paintings, drawings and watercolors, mixed media and more.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Medford, MA
- Return Policy
More From This Seller
View AllArtist Comments
A live model was the inspiration for this painting. Feeling moved by her pose, I started with a basic line drawing using charcoal. I...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist More Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
An expressionist portrait of relationships as a dance. Dominant blue palette with hints of red, purple and pink that offers both cal...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist More Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Broad strokes of blue and green merge with the strong lines of the figure to create a sense of lightness and buoyancy. "This painting was inspired by a holida...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist More Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
In this modernist nude portrait, artist Robin Okun highlights the soft curves of the body against the structure of the space, adding expression with a subtle ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist More Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Sharon Sieben heavily relies on imagination in her work. "I‘ve begun to put my impressions and feelings onto the canvas rather than overthink," she s...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist More Art
Oil
Artist Comments
Recently, Sumner has been exploring the use of text in her paintings, adding poetry to accompany the message of the artwork. "This piece is about the loss we...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist More Art
Oil
You May Also Like
1970s Abstract Geometric Nude Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Modern More Art
Paper, Acrylic
1970s Modern Nude Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1970s American Modern Nude Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1970s American Modern Nude Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1970s Cubist Nude Paintings
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic