Sharon Thieman is a gifted artist who explores the harmony of shades and the interraction of lines and geometrical shapes through her various Temari .
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Sharon has known herself as an artist since the age of four. This natural intinct to created, as evidenced in childhood was further developed when she attended College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan and received a BFA in Fine Art, Paining. As a painter, Sharon refined her skills in drawing and design, while developing her intuitive sense of color.
As a professional artist she has created, displayed and marketed her artwork in various settings throughout the United States. Her years spent as President of Women in the Visual Arts gave her a chance to work with hundreds of women in the membership as she interfaced with the community and among othe non-profit organizations to promote women artists and the arts in South Florida.
A pivotal point in Sharon's career came when she was introduced to the Japanese craft of Temari. Upon learning about Temari, she began to create it as well as research its history. Subsequently she also connected with the Sennin Foundation, a center for Japanese Cultural Arts in California and became a member of the Japanese Temari Association in Japan. This enthusiasm has grown, until it currently includes Temari, and also a broader range of the various Japanese Arts and Crafts such as Sashiko.
Currently residing in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Sharon is fully engaged in the Asian Studies Graduate program at Florida International University in Miami, Florida. As a student as well as a professional artist and member of the Boca Raton Artist Guild,and theNational Association of Women Artists, she is continually learning and creating.
Sharon is pro-active in her quest to more fully understand the Japanese language and culture. She is planning to study in Tokyo in the Summer of 2011, .
