Mixed Media
Mixed Media Gallery
Nature is Sharla's muse for abstracted forms and color exploration. She absorbs nature through the lens of a camera and close observation of her environment, each offering visual clues for the next work.
Her works are developed layer by layer often starting with a printing press or painted background. Sharla teaches creative thinking using visual vocabulary that helps intuition inform composition and design.
![Fantasy Scapes. Artwork by Sharla R. Hicks, mixed media 2014](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0278/0243/5672/products/2012-5-31bSharla.R.Hicks_17cb3911-4ef1-413a-9f92-33142cb44053.jpg?v=1580369584)
Fantasy Entangle, 2014, 8" x 10"
Artist: Sharla R. Hicks
Mixed Media: monoprint, speedball print inks, pen & ink, color pencil
![Orange & Blue, Artwork by Sharla R. Hicks, copyright](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0278/0243/5672/products/2017-12-07f.jpg?v=1580041792)
Orange & Blue, 2017, 11" x 14"
Artist: Sharla R. Hicks
Mixed Media: monoprint, speedball print inks, pen & ink, color pencil
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Yellow & Red, 2020, 8" x 10"
Artist: Sharla R. Hicks
Mixed Media: monoprint, speedball print inks, pen & ink, color pencil
![Violet & Orange. Artwork by Sharla R. Hicks, mixed media](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0278/0243/5672/files/2020-02-sharla-r-hicks-2.jpg?v=1583703493)
Purple & Orange, 2019, 11" x 14"
Artist: Sharla R. Hicks
Mixed Media: monoprint, speedball print inks, pen & ink, color pencil
![Gold & Turquoise](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0278/0243/5672/products/2019-03mono-015-Sharla-R-Hicks03mono-015a.jpg?v=1580041792)
Gold & Turquoise, 2019, 8" x 10"
Artist: Sharla R. Hicks
Mixed Media: monoprint, speedball print inks, pen & ink, color pencil
![Lavender & Chartreuse, Artist: Sharla R. Hicks](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0278/0243/5672/files/2020-02-sharla-r-hicks.jpg?v=1583703670)
Lavender & Chartreuse, 2020, 11" x 14"
Artist: Sharla R. Hicks
Mixed Media: monoprint, speedball print inks, pen & ink, color pencil
The Dark Side, 8" x 10", 2020
Artist: Sharla R. Hicks
Mixed Media: monoprint, speedball print inks, pen and ink, color pencil
The Light Side, 11" x 14", 2020
Artist: Sharla R. Hicks
Mixed Media: monoprint, speedball print inks, pen and ink, color pencil
Line & Stripes, 2020, 8" x 10"
Artist: Sharla R. Hicks
Mixed Media: monoprint, speedball print inks, pen and ink, color pencil
Reeds & Weeds Series 2020, 8" x 10"
Artist: Sharla R. Hicks
Mixed Media: monoprint, speedball print inks, pen and ink, color pencil
Spring Series 2020, 8" x 10"
Artist: Sharla R. Hicks
Mixed Media: monoprint, speedball print inks, pen and ink, color pencil
![Spring Series 2021, Artist: Sharla R. Hicks, Mixed Media:](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0278/0243/5672/files/2020-04-005shalaRhicks1_8d82fd2f-5219-4392-bd2b-b225d816c379.jpg?v=1629939297)
Spring Series 2020, 6" x 14"
Artist: Sharla R. Hicks
Mixed Media: monoprint, speedball print inks, pen & ink, color pencil
Red Violet - Blue Green - Yellow, 2021 6" x 14"
Artist: Sharla R. Hicks
Mixed Media: monoprint, speedball print inks, pen & ink, color pencil
In the Round 2021 8x8"
Artist: Sharla R. Hicks
Mixed Media: monoprint, alcohol inks, pen and ink, color pencil
Frames & Diagonals 2021, 8x10"
Artist: Sharla R. Hicks
Mixed Media: monoprint, alcohol inks, pen and ink, color pencil
Arcs & Stripes 2021, 8x10"
Artist: Sharla R. Hicks
Mixed Media: monoprint, alcohol inks, pen and ink, color pencil
Bouquet, 2021, 8x10"
Artist: Sharla R. Hicks
Mixed Media: monoprint, alcohol inks, pen and ink, color pencil
Poinsettia, 2021, 8x10"
Artist: Sharla R. Hicks
Mixed Media: monoprint, alcohol inks, pen and ink, color pencil