Brandon Sharp
Artist | Student | Traditional Art

United States

As a chemist, I spend much of my time indoors working in a lab, so I love to take advantage of my free time and spend it outdoors. With camera in-hand, I seek out various flora and fauna that I find interesting, and living in East Tennessee, I know I don't have to travel far to find them. I eventually select my favorite of these pictures and translate them into painting. I'm inspired by nature, and in my work, I like to reflect the natural beauty that drives me to create. Still, while painting, the analytically-minded chemist in me emerges, and as a result, my work tends to be very detailed and true to the subject. The foci of my works are often birds and flowers because I feel that, with the many variations in colors and habitats, these two subjects best represent the diverse beauty of the world.

Brandon is a board member of the Campbell County Artist Association. He completed high school with four semesters of art study under his belt, with the honor of valedictorian. Currently, he attends Lincoln Memorial University and anticipates graduating with a B.S. in Chemistry in Spring 2012. Upon completion of his undergraduate degree, he will begin a Ph.D program in chemistry at GA Tech.

www.brandonsharpart.com