About the Artist: Sharon Hawkshawe was born in Dayton; Ohio; and raised in Columbia; Maryland. Her mother is a published author; and her father was an artist and architect before his death. Sharon has been painting all of her life; specializing in the use of acrylic and oil paints. Sharon's topics cover the most basic of human experience using of abstract and impressionistic landscape work. Sharon's work has been viewed in Washington D.C.; San Francisco; Miami; Fort Lauderdale; Charlotte; New York; and more. Some of Sharon's originals as well as reproductions are held in the private collections of celebrities; writers and collectors. Sharon is also a photographer and published author; (publishing under her num de plum Sharon Belle); of several magazine articles as well as coauthor of a book of poetry; entitled Songs of the Soul. Her artwork is also featured throughout; including the front cover. Sharon's second book is scheduled for release in late 2022.