Sharyn's experience as an artist, colour consultant, lighting designer and educator informs her insightful perspective on design. As principal in independent practice, Colour + Light, and Associate Lighting designer with Gottesman Associates, she explores and applies the nuances of colour and light with scientific enquiry and creative understanding.

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Projects include commercial, residential, small business, retail, community services, hospitality, urban exterior, offices, and building facades. Of particular interest for Sharyn is urban streetscape, community, sustainability, history, and design for health and wellness.

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Sharyn is a well recognized specialist in the field of colour and lighting. She shares her passion for light and colour by teaching at various institutions including OCAD University, Ryerson University, and Artbarn School. She also regularly holds specialty colour and lighting seminars and workshops for designers. 

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Professional affiliations and awards from Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), and Executive Board Member of the Colour Research Society of Canada (CRSC).