Sheila’s semi-abstract expressionism style allows her to venture outside the norm. Her choice of colors is often denoted by her emotion. Sheila’s work is an expression of herself, born out of profound emotion and universal themes. This has led her to explore various forms with many different mediums. Sheila uses rich tones to accentuate the interpretation of her paintings in her work in watercolour and acrylic on canvas. Her paintings regularly provoke her audience to join her in exploring their senses and connection with their subconscious mind. Her work takes her viewers to a different dimension away from the world of familiarity and leaves them to experience total freedom of expression.
Sheila has exhibited her work in numerous exhibitions, locally and overseas since 2014. Many pieces of her art are in homes and offices in Malaysia and overseas. A few of her paintings are also collected by Sarawak State Library, Malaysia. In late December 2021, Sheila donated a piece of her artwork entitled “A Glowing Heart” to Sarawak Heart Hospital to honour all the frontliners for their selfless service. Sheila’s entry in the Npo International Art Exchange exhibition held in Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Japan in March 2023 was awarded a Gold Medal for her artwork.
Besides her love for painting, Sheila is passionate in nurturing youths in developing life skills. Sheila holds an Advanced Certified Trainer certificate from Lions Club International and is also a HRD Corp Accredited Trainer where she conducts soft skills training sessions with creative elements in the programme. Sheila holds a MSc degree in Training and Human Resource Management (Leicester Uni, England) and a diploma in Montessori early childhood education (London).
Sheila paints regularly and gives art lessons to students with special needs and adults who like to try their hands in painting. She also runs fun workshops for adults who like to explore their creativity and to de-stress in their free time.