About

Sharon McGinley’s award-winning paintings tell stories that lift and delight your heart–soaring angels and stars, dancing pigs and cats from a prolific, creative folk artist and illustrator. The varied cultures from living in Alaska, Florida and New York fuel the themes and characters in Sharon’s imaginative scenes and embellishments. Her work is embraced by collectors and praised by critics at The New York Times, Horn Book, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly–“a world of joy and wonder;” “lively and spectacular”; “celebrations of life in every corner.”

McGinley’s work graces wonderful story books like (8-book series—Simon & Schuster), Friendly Beasts (Christmas tale from Greenwillow Books), My Grandmother’s Journey, First Snow Magic Snow and more. Her work is sought by museums, corporations and universities including The National Museum for Women (Washington, D.C.), the Maitland Museum (Florida), Bell South, University of Florida and both Florida State and Penn State Universities.

At home now in the Pennsylvania countryside, Sharon’s studio is an old factory space among diverse artists at the GoggleWorks, an urban arts center. In her studio, always a new story in the making…celebrations of how she dreams the world. Sharon’s work is available for sale by contacting her directly.