“ ART THAT TELLS A STORY. ”

| mennonite culture | figurative art | perspectives on religion | healing through creativity | the artistic journey | reconnecting to the natural world

| mennonite culture | figurative art | perspectives on religion | healing through creativity | the artistic journey | reconnecting to the natural world

Hello! Welcome to my world.

I am Sharla Miller-Baer, a professional figurative artist based in rural Wisconsin, USA. I’ve loved art and the process of creating art ever since I was a child. Later on, my art became a means to tell my story as I navigated leaving the Mennonite culture. My experience growing up Mennonite led me to begin The Hope Collection, an informative and emotive series of paintings on grief, loss of community, the objectification of women, sexual assault, dissociation, body dysmorphia, and depression. Creating art has become a lovely way to rediscover myself and my place in the world. In a world where there is so much ugliness, I hope to leave beauty. Welcome to the journey!

About the Hope Collection

About the Artist

Read The Blog

Learn to know the artist behind the artwork. You’ll get an inside look at my art studio and gardens, where I paint, and my creative process. You will be updated when new art is released and get to read the powerful stories behind each artwork. Occasionally, I speak about my story, my career journey, and my thoughts.

Shop

Browse through Sharla Miller-Baer’s art shop and read the stories behind her original pieces. Add an original piece to your art collection or purchase an archival quality limited edition. Giclee prints are available as well, with a wide selection of sizes. All prints are signed by the artist.

Portfolio

This collection of work showcases my art style and my growth as an artist over the past several years. It also showcases my skill with various mediums, such as graphite, charcoal, and acrylic paint.