hiddenwildlifeart.com: Go Wild

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Go Wild

One of the things a wildlife artist must do is go out there and get resource material. Here you will find interesting photos and videos that Sharon has captured while doing just that. Watch as she gets up close to moose, bear, and other wild creatures. A feature of her web site that she is proud to share. She says it's the best part of being a wildlife artist. Also included are instructional videos on techniques Sharon uses in her paintings. Enjoy and don't forget to email Sharon with your comments at info@hiddenwildlifeart.com

	How I paint on Feathers
	Watch as Sharon paints a large piece entitled "Wolf Shadow" Sharon uses multiple washes of paint to achieve atmosphere in this painting. This painting is sold and is proudly hanging in a home in Sudbury Ontario.
	In this video Sharon gets close to a moose.

Did you know?

Sharon Girdwood was a full time whitewater canoe guide for 12 years. She traveled much of Canada guiding clients down rivers such as the Nahanni River in the North West Territories. She holds her level 3 whitewater instructors certificate and is fully qualified to teach whitewater canoeing. When working full time as a canoeist she would travel approximately 2000 km a year in her canoe.

Sharon is a self taught artist never taking any courses or schooling. She works from her heart and soul to produce her artwork.

Sharon is a Metis Artist.

Sharon has won many awards through Ducks Unlimited here in Canada and the U.S.

Sharon Works full time at her artwork and does not have any other sources of income.

Sharon also does many other crafts such as basket making, beading, sculpting, finger weaving.

Sharon is also very musical and plays guitar and bass guitar. Through CKBY radio station in Ottawa she placed first in a music competition and won a trip to Nashville with her musical talent. Through the years she played in several Country and Rock bands.

Sharon has two children. A boy now 23 and a girl 22. She loves them both dearly.

Sharon's husband works full time at home making all her frames for her artwork.

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