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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND · CONTEMPORARY ACRYLIC ARTIST

Sharon Bourne

Sharon Bourne is the artist behind Sharona Art, an Auckland-based studio creating vibrant acrylic paintings inspired by nature, hope and the landscapes of Australia and New Zealand. Bold colour, expressive brushwork and luminous highlights give her work a joyful and immediately uplifting presence.

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For Sharon Bourne, painting is an expression of life, beauty and connection.

Working primarily in acrylic on canvas, she creates colourful works intended to bring warmth, peace and inspiration into everyday spaces.

Nature sits at the heart of Sharon’s practice. Native wildflowers, sunflowers, garden blooms and coastal landscapes become starting points for paintings that celebrate the simple beauty found around us each day.

Her Wild Flowers collection features Australian and New Zealand flora, including waratahs, banksias, bottlebrush, proteas and gumnuts. Elsewhere, her much-loved sunflower paintings explore hope, joy, grace and the movement of light.

Sharon’s coastal and seascape works capture the serenity of New Zealand’s beaches, islands and ocean, while her Garden Blooms collection celebrates colour and abundance through expressive floral arrangements.

Her practice also includes Ladies in Light, a collection inspired by women’s grace, beauty and strength, and Time & Waves, a symbolic series featuring timepieces, waves and lighthouses that remind us to treasure life’s precious moments.

Across these varied subjects, Sharon’s distinctive approach remains consistent. Flowing brushwork, vivid colour and radiant areas of light create paintings filled with warmth and positive energy.

Sharon’s original work has been exhibited at Auckland venues including Lake House Arts Centre, Estuary Arts Centre and Mairangi Arts Centre. Her paintings are held by collectors throughout New Zealand and internationally.

Every Sharona Art painting is an original, hand-painted work created with purpose and passion.

Because art made from the heart has a way of speaking directly to the soul.

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Sunflowers of Joy
Sunflowers of Joy
$450.00

Sharon Bourne — Sharona Art

A bright gathering of sunflowers that brings warmth and cheerful colour into a room.

In Sunflowers of Joy, Sharon Bourne paints four golden blooms in a blue jug, their generous petals standing out against a rich blue background. Orange centres, deep violet rings and green leaves give the arrangement bold contrast, while scattered petals add a playful detail below.

Expressive brushwork and dotted marks bring character to each flower. The painting reflects Sharon’s love of nature and her wish to create art that brings light, joy and inspiration into everyday spaces.

This work would brighten a kitchen, dining nook or entranceway. Display it on its own as a cheerful focal point, or alongside Sharon’s other floral paintings for a colourful collected wall.

Sunny · Vibrant · Joyful

Acrylic on canvas 55 cm high × 45 cm wide Frame depth 4 cm 2026
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Wild At Midnight
Wild At Midnight
$495.00

Sharon Bourne — Sharona Art

Bold blooms stand against a deep blue backdrop in this expressive floral painting.

In Wild At Midnight, Sharon Bourne gathers sculptural flowers, green leaves and delicate pink sprigs in a warm coral vase. Red and cream petals contrast with the rich blue background, while fine white outlines highlight the shapes throughout the arrangement.

The midnight palette gives the work depth, with bright flowers bringing warmth and energy to the composition. Expressive brushwork and decorative details reflect Sharon’s love of nature and her joyful approach to colour.

This painting would make a striking addition to an entranceway, reading corner or living room. Its blue tones pair beautifully with navy furnishings, natural timber and fresh white walls.

Rich · Bold · Expressive

Acrylic on canvas 55 cm high × 45 cm wide Depth 2.5 cm 2026
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Pohutukawa Celebration
Pohutukawa Celebration
$425.00

Sharon Bourne — Sharona Art

A vibrant celebration of pōhutukawa blooms and the colour of a New Zealand summer.

In Pohutukawa Celebration, Sharon Bourne fills the canvas with brilliant red flowers, leafy branches and rounded buds gathered in a glass vase. Turquoise and deep blue form a lively backdrop, with touches of yellow bringing warmth and light throughout.

Expressive brushstrokes fan out across the blooms, while white outlines trace the leaves and reflections in the vase. The painting reflects Sharon’s love of nature, bringing a familiar flowering tree into a bold, joyful arrangement.

This work would brighten a kitchen, entranceway or home office. Its red and turquoise tones make it a lively focal point against neutral walls, or a natural companion to colourful furnishings.

Bold · Joyful · Summery

Acrylic on canvas 52 cm high × 42 cm wide Depth 2.5 cm 2026
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The Garden Rejoices
The Garden Rejoices
$450.00

Sharon Bourne — Sharona Art

A lively floral painting that brings the colour and joy of a garden indoors.

In The Garden Rejoices, Sharon Bourne combines bold red blooms, soft lilac petals and clusters of deep blue against a richly coloured background. Pale yellow accents, sweeping leaves and crossing stems create movement throughout the composition.

Loose, expressive brushwork gives the flowers a spirited character, reflecting Sharon’s love of nature and her desire to bring warmth and joy into everyday spaces. The painting offers fresh details to discover amongst its overlapping colours and forms.

This work would brighten an entranceway, dining area or reading corner. Its blue tones would pair beautifully with navy furnishings, while the reds add warmth to a neutral room.

Colourful · Expressive · Joyful

Acrylic on canvas 55 cm high × 45 cm wide Depth 2.5 cm 2026 Framed
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Wild in Bloom
Wild in Bloom
$425.00

Sharon Bourne — Sharona Art

A joyful gathering of wildflowers, full of bold colour and natural abundance.

In Wild in Bloom, Sharon Bourne brings together vivid pink, red and orange blooms, cascading yellow flowers and leafy stems in a glass vase. A deep green background makes the colours glow, while fine white outlines and dotted brushwork give each flower its own character.

The painting reflects Sharon’s love of nature and her expressive approach to acrylic painting. Its generous arrangement and lively contrasts bring the feeling of a freshly gathered bouquet into the home.

This work would brighten an entranceway, kitchen or dining space, or sit beautifully above a small console. The timber frame adds warmth and complements its rich botanical palette.

Vibrant · Joyful · Abundant

Acrylic on canvas 52 cm high × 42 cm wide 2026 Framed
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