About


Sharon and Larry were both widowed in 2022. As they steered their way through their personal loss and grief, they found one another.

The two share a love of animals, nature and art, and combined they create beautiful gifts and works of art. Sharon’s art is available at “Tortilla Flat” and “Casa de Baca Studios,” you can also purchase items featuring her art online. If you are interested in purchasing Larry’s cabochons and/or jewelry, please contact them. (wholesale welcome)

About Sharon:

A California native, born in 1951, Sharon grew up in Northern California. A city girl by all rights, with a heart for animals, nature and rock collecting from an early age. Creative, she excelled in art throughout her school years. Sharon has three adult children, lots of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. (scroll down for references.)

About Larry:

Larry was born in 1951, in Washington State, and lived most of his life in Washington. He’s proud to be “Country”. He spent time in the Marines, when out he went to work in the newspaper industry for over 30 years. A hard-worker, he progressed from the mundane positions to management. He has 2 adult children and 3 grandchildren.

Handcrafted rawhide Drums 🌡 Larry at the AOTS Nov’24 Show

Me and my three children, Dean, Netty, Me and Darrell!

Sharon and Larry appreciate old fashioned “word-of-mouth” marketing and thank you in advance for sharing this website with your friends and family.

🌡 Above photo of my students at the Winter/Spring “Painting-by-HeART” classes. My Sisters Cafe, in Gold Canyon, AZ

🌡 Following Gold Canyon, I started teaching art classes at my “Casa Creativa” classroom. Florence, AZ

🌡 2026, I expanded my classes to include group parties.

🌡 One-on-one tutoring is also available.

🌡 Art and craft teacher, for residents, at the Sun City Anthem Union Center, Florence, AZ

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from some of my students & clients

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