Joel Sharp

When I first saw Joel Sharp's work I immediately thought about how similar it was to Gustav Klimt. However, when I looked closely at his work, it is not quite that simple, strict comparisons rarely are. Certainly, there are similarities, the gold leaf and the figrues above an array of geometry, but Sharp's work stands on its own in its strength and beauty. His characterizations are far different, possibly even more inviting to the viewer than Klimt.

Also, Sharp is not limited to a single style of painting, or limited to painting for that matter. He works in the abstract, as well as in sculpture. You can check out his work over at the Sharp Gallery.