AARRTT
CAPTURING THE ESSENCE
Paintings by Shari Gaines
By Aaron R. Fodiman
As a
reflection on
her artistic
journey,
Shari Gaines
painted The
Instructor
as part of
a series to
document her
progress.
The way sunlight falls upon a subject or scene generally influences Shari Gaines’
artwork more than any other factor. Since the Dunedin artist primarily paints
what she sees as she sees it, she has learned to work quickly, particularly while
painting en plein air, where the sun is constantly on the move. She has cultivated her
skills through private instruction and personal studies. Much like the early impressionist
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