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.
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"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...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Sharon Sieben
Acrylic
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Artist Sharon Sieben displays an expressionist piece in minimal colors. She paints black and yellow gestural strokes on a beige background. The etches form a ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sharon Sieben
Acrylic
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"These amazing giants are my favorite from the Sonoran desert," expresses artist Sharon Sieben. "I feel fortunate to have them in my neighborhood." Bold and s...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Sharon Sieben
Acrylic
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Loose, expressive brushstrokes depict a contemplative woman hugging her leg. With a minimal palette of acrylic paint and charcoal, artist Sharon Sieben captur...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sharon Sieben
Mixed Media
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Artist Sharon Sieben paints a gestural portrait of a nude woman gracefully undressing her white robe. The figure strikes a classic pose as she contemplates a ...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Sharon Sieben
Oil
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Artist Sharon Sieben presents an expressionist cityscape with spirited brushwork and vibrant hues. She pictures skyscrapers over the Big Apple in a dazzling a...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Sharon Sieben
Oil
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Artist Sharon Sieben presents a strong portrait of a woman in bright yellow, orange, and teal with defining black strokes. "It takes time to make a commitment...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Sharon Sieben
Acrylic
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This painting portrays a woman with an ambiguous expression, adding a mysterious mood to the piece. The blue streaks in her hair and the shadow on her face cr...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Sharon Sieben
Acrylic
