Olfert, Sharyn

Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Sharyn has been inspired by art since she was a young child, and experimented with oil paints at age 12. With some formal training, but mostly self-taught, she is influenced by our world of colour, texture, and movement. Sharyn has worked in watercolour, acrylic, and oil, choosing to create mainly landscapes. Having lived in a number of provinces in Canada, each with their own special beauty, has Sharyn with the opportunity to incorporate the natural environment exclusive to each area into her artwork. She believes in learning from others, and has participated in, and taught many workshops over the years. Sharyn has been a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists since 1992 and has been involved in the Fraser Valley Chapter since moving to Langley in 2017.