"The Ascension" Painting

Sharon Marie Geisen Hayes... Born in Alton, IL in 1959, the fourth child in a diverse succession of nine. Known as a “Visionary Leader”, is a master of the "Third Eye" and will breathe creative life into a painting or any design project at hand. She has spent the last 20+ years working with clients as a Fine Artist, Executive Creative Director, Art Director, Designer, Author, and Songwriter. Hayes has owned her own St. Louis based fine arts gallery, and a sales promotion agency. She has held key creative positions at several sales & event marketing agencies and has also freelanced since the early 80's. Her award-winning talent has had significant impact on an impressive client roster including The Coca-Cola Company, The Kellogg Company, and HBO Television, to mention a few. Hayes fine art is collected worldwide and is recognized for her sophisticatedly fun, contemporary figurative and abstract oil paintings. She exhibits at the New York International Art Expo, private and charitable events, and online at . Her painting titled "The Crowded Cafe" has been featured in lights in Time Square and in Las Vegas. She has been commissioned for custom oils by several interior designers, restaurants, charitable organizations, churches, private collectors, and by The St. Louis University. You can also view Sharon's works of art and poetry at