Sharon Foster

Sharon Foster, the artist behind Alicia Dean Artworks, is a British artist whose work celebrates African Caribbean heritage through intricate and evocative visuals.



In recent years, her contributions to the John Blanke Project have gained significant recognition, with her artwork featured in exhibitions at the National Portrait Gallery and National Museums Liverpool.



The John Blanke Project is an initiative celebrating John Blanke, a Black trumpeter at the Tudor court of Henry VIII and Sharon's contributions to this project are set to be immortalized in the forthcoming book "Who is John Blanke?" by Michael Ohajuru, scheduled for publication in 2025.



With over 13 years as a professional artist, Sharon’s creative journey has been shaped by a diverse background in science, education, and design. She originally trained as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, producing detailed histological drawings, before later working as a Montessori Teacher and Sure Start Manager. Seeking to fully embrace her artistic identity, she pursued a graphic design course at Central Saint Martins, which reignited her passion for visual storytelling. She later obtained a BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design and specialized in 3D illustration.



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