Sharon Nowlan Collection

Sharon Nowlan is a Novia Scotia artist inspired by the natural beauty of her hometown of Pictou. It started with a trip to the beach with her three-year-old son. After gathering a pocket full of small, sea-washed pebbles, she artfully arranged them to create a small tableau depicting a grandmother and child. The notion that a clutch of small, cold stones could convey such warm emotions struck a chord within Sharon. Over the years, Sharon's designs have evolved to include other natural objects including shells, twigs, driftwood, and bits of sea glass . . . but it all began with a handful of pebbles.