Sharon Markwardt
Color of the West: Golden Gazes
Animals of the West have become Sharon Markwardt’s favorite subjects. It’s no wonder; with horses, dogs, and a donkey on her property, and surrounded by the neighbor’s longhorns, goats, and chickens, interaction with the animals is a part of the daily rhythm. She keeps a camera handy as she travels as well, to catch shots of other subjects. “I feel a connection to these creatures, and I love it when I can express their personalities and emotion, their soulfulness. So much comes through in the eyes. Painting them gives me great joy, and I think it shows. When collectors tell me my work makes them smile every day … what could be better?”
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3 123 Palace Avenue • Santa Fe NM, 87501 • 505.986.0440 • www.manitougalleries.com Opening: 5 - 7 pm Friday, November 4th Sharon Markwardt Color of the West: Golden Gazes Duration: November 4th - November 25th 2022
4 Walk With Me 20" x 20" Oil
5 Wise asses 48" x 48" Oil
6 ReaRvieW 60" x 36" Oil
7 Rolling thundeR 48" x 48" Oil
8 enduRing 16" x 40" Oil
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silent
WisdoM 24" x 48" Oil
10 MotheR’s day 40" x 30" Oil
11 enchanting half-ass 36" x 12" Oil WhateveR he says 40" x 16" Oil
12 eyes upon you 60" x 48" Oil
13 tRes hoMbRes 30" x 48" Oil
14 love of My dReaMs 16" x 40" Oil
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MoRe
nosy neighboRs 16" x 40" Oil
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tRiuMph of the centuRy
80" x 22" Oil
17 tall tales 80" x 32" Oil
18 full house: Jacks and asses 22" x 72" Oil
19 cute kid 12" x 12" Oil WheRe’s My beeR? 12" x 16" Oil
endeaRMent
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16" x 12" Oil gold diggeR 12" x 9" Oil
21 123 Palace Avenue • Santa Fe NM, 87501 • 505.986.0440 • www.manitougalleries.com