Sharon McDonell

Fine Art

Exploring the majesty of nature.

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Welcome

My paintings explore the richness of the natural world—trees, stormy skies, mosses, rocks—through layers of colour, texture, and atmosphere. I'm drawn to the lushness of forests and the drama of shifting skies, translating these experiences into oil on canvas or birch panel. My style has shifted over time from strict realism to a looser, more impressionistic approach that prioritizes mood and presence over detail. Some works grow out of my lifelong connection to Glengarry, and life on the farm - others from discoveries I make while traveling. All are attempts to translate the elements of the landscapes that move me.

Get to Know Sharon

Latest Paintings

When I travel - or even when I'm just driving around Glengarry - the scenery will often stop me. The way the light comes through the trees, or a certain cloud formation... I take thousands of photos. It's kind of ridiculous. But I often choose the subject matter for my paintings from my troves of photos, sometimes a decade after I took the photo. Then I put my spin on the scene, experimenting with colour and composition.

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Fine Art Prints

Prints are available on stretched canvas or matted, under glass - with frame options.

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'Apples & Art' Studio Tours...

Always a fun fall weekend. See you there September 2026!