Monday, November 28, 2022

American War Horse

American War Horse

People ask me why I paint horses. I painted these because I love the power and stature of a horse. 
The dedication of an animal and the history of the Native Americans.
I paint large format and this is perfect for that. 
These are original oil painting 24" x 38" custom framed in beech wood.
$1500  

 

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Book Nook Mural

                    Glass Mosaic Mural created by Sharon Smithem. 4’x6’ hand made and installed. 
 

Native American War Horse




 
Oils 24” x 38”



 

                                          Oils 24” x 38


 

Saturday, April 4, 2020

The 2Boys… Oil Portraits

Portraits of my two grandson’s Killian Kelley and Finnian Kelley. 
I painted these during the 2020 Covid19 Pandemic stay at home.    
During this time it is a message to think about what matters most to all of a us. 
A time of reflection and inner thoughts. What matters to me most is to have the love of my family and to be close knit. 

If you are interested in a custom oil portrait of your family members drop me a note.              

Sharonsmithem@gmail.com

This is what I do, I am a professional painter, it is my lively hood.
                                          Stay safe and Bless you❤️

Grandson “Killian”
Oil on wood panel 12”x14” 
Grandson “Finnian”
Oil on wood panel 12”x14“






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Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Historical Tile Project Installation-Alpena, Michigan

What an honor to be a part of this historical project in Alpena, Michigan
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Sharon Smithem, Tile Art Installation at Alpena Community College


                             HISTORY






 
Thank You to All Who Came Out For The Installation! 

Monday, September 10, 2018

ARTISAN MARKET SIGN

I have created many handmade signs painted on outdoor wood material MDO
board. Lasts a life time.   Here is one to the entrance of the New Artisan Marketplace in Montague, Michigan.

 Sign is approx. - 16 feet long and 4 feet in height


Need some custom sign work? Contact Me! 

Painting Classes Summer 2018


 Walloon Lake Country Club Classes 

Summer 2018

Sharon's teaching attendees how to paint: 

Purple Iris &the 12th Hole Women's Tee  


We had 44 attendees at the Walloon Lake parties! 



Learn to paint with Sharon and have fun, no stress! Email To Book a Class


Arts & Beers at Bier's Innwood Brewery 

17959 Ferry Rd
Charlevoix, Michigan 49720
To Schedule A Painting Party at Bier's, (
231) 675-7632




Host A Painting Party for Your Event! Contact Me!

HOST A PARTY AS A BIRTHDAY GIFT



Cottage Pottery in Downtown Charlevoix, Michigan is a great location to bring your friends and host a painting party! We can paint canvases or pottery and you and your party guests can walk home with a masterpiece of their own and memories for a lifetime. Contact me now about parties for this Fall 2018 and Winter 2018-19 as I'm filling my calendar now! Email Me
Cottage Pottery, Painting Party with Sharon Smithem, Downtown Charlevoix








Pick a scene that matters to your guest of honor! 



Mom's Birthday and her two children 
 
Have Fun, Learn Skills, Enjoy Family Time! 

Farmer's Night Out- Painting Party for Local Farmers
Sponsored by Antrim County Farm Bureau


I always love these parties because my "students" show so much talent and depth in their painting, I sometimes...shhhh... end up liking their versions more! #LoveMyJob

Parties for All Ages! We don't teach stress or to age levels, we teach for passion and skill!
Anyone can do it, you just have to try!

Painting is a good way to reflect.
Farmers have a tough job, and this event was a great way to show them a relaxing night off! 


Book a Corporate Event or Party for your employees! Contact Me for Rates



Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Tile Art for Alpena Community College & Thunder Bay Arts Council

Custom Designed Tile Installation for 

Alpena Community College, Thunder Bay Arts Council

by Sharon Smithem

The full size drawing of the tile mural



 Each tile is slab rolled to size and then each rectangle is imprinted with the design as below.


Then the design gets slip on the lines


Tiles are drying on the racks


All tiles are numbered and the first firing has been done
     


 Glazing




The 36 tiles are glazed

The tiles are then fired once again with the glaze
  










 A newspaper article in the Alpena News about the Installation at the Alpena Community College

The History Industry Sculpture Event September 21 2018