A creative force within her
pushes Gaines to paint in oil
due to its malleability, which
allows the paint to work for a
variety of forms from landscapes
to portraits. Along the way she
has won a variety of awards at
local competitions and has been
accepted into the membership of
many artist associations. 9
EDITOR’S NOTE: Shari Gaines lives
in Dunedin and can be contacted at
(727) 742-6283. You can view
more of her work by visiting
ShariGainesArtwork.com.
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Called Venus’ Jewelry Box, this
painting is a close-up view of the
beach at Honeymoon Island.
Saturday Walk Along
the Marina was inspired
by a visit to the
St. Pete Pier.
In Island Breeze,
Shari Gaines depicts
the solace of Honeymoon
Island that others find
so desirable.
Artist Shari Gaines prefers to paint
outdoors en plein air, where all of
her senses are engaged.