Sharon Gordon was born and raised in Upstate New York. She began her education at Sage, Albany where she was awarded a scholarship to study in Europe. Experiencing artwork throughout France and Italy was a determining factor in Gordon’s decision to spend her life as a painter. Sharon later attended Skidmore College, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Fine Art.

Sharon has enjoyed continuing success as a painter, having had successful group and solo shows as well as ongoing representation at numerous galleries throughout the East Coast. Most recently, Sharon was invited to participate in the Everson Museum of Art 2008 Biennial Exhibition. She maintains a painting studio in Syracuse, New York, where she lives with her husband James Clark.