Shary Bartlett is a fine artist living in Vancouver, Canada.
Her award-winning mixed media body of work includes encaustic, acrylic, fibre arts, prints, sculptural assemblage, collage and altered photographs. She has been a long-time Fine Arts instructor at colleges, universities, international conferences and retreats and teaches as part of the acclaimed international online encaustic masterclass, Painting with Fire.

What is Encaustic
Encaustic is the fine art of painting with molten beeswax and damar resin, creating captivating, tactile surfaces that range from glassy smooth to lushly textured. Dating from ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman times, contemporary encaustic exudes evocative, mesmerizing beauty.

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Hear What People Are Saying About Shary's Teaching

"Shary is an inspired and inspiring artist and instructor. Her many students, both beginning and experienced artists, give her rave reviews and ask when they can take another course with her!"

Coordinator, Continuing Studies Division, Capilano University 

"One of our most respected instructors at Langara Continuing Studies Visual Art for many years, Shary brings a fresh and thorough approach to her teaching with a variety of exciting and innovative courses. Shary has an engaging and informative approach that students find both educational and fun at the same time".
Jeff Burgess

Coordinator Visual Arts and Commercial Illustration,
Langara College Continuing Studies

"Shary's workshop was a really enjoyable, educational day. I learnt an incredible amount about the art of encaustic and left with a piece I can hang on my wall. Shary was knowledgeable about her subject and able to impart that knowledge with ease. She was wonderfully generous with materials. A day well spent and a class I can highly recommend."
Leanne Bishop

Ruby Dog's Art House

"I really enjoyed Shary's class. It was exactly what I needed to feel motivated and excited about art again. She is a wonderful teacher. I have been an adult educator for thirty years so I don't say this lightly."
D.L.

Student

"After having taken several art courses at the college level, I found this class to be above and beyond what I have taken in the past. The instructor was excellent. Excellent course. The instructor was very well-organized and very giving of her time and knowledge."
C.M.

Student

"I thoroughly enjoyed the course as it gave me the opportunity to express myself freely and to explore new ideas in a safe and creative environment.
B.W.

Student