Plein air artist in Scotland, sketchbook enthusiast, photographer, and hiker sharing the journey online.
Artist Statement
Sarah’s work communicates the raw energy of the Scottish Highlands through “controlled chaos.” In each brush stroke there lies a desire to ignite a sense of wonder in the viewer and send them deep into nature.
Sarah’s joyful process involves painting outdoors as often as possible. “There is no greater teacher than nature” - a phrase that continually leads her to new wild places.
The controlled spontaneity of her work is the result of careful consideration, a process that involves intense study and immersive experiences in nature.
Colorful Compositions Inspired by Nature
Bio
Sarah was born in Colorado USA in 1985 but mostly grew up in upstate New York. After high school she went on to receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the College of Ceramics at Alfred University in New York before pursuing a career in Sustainable Interior Design from RMCAD in Colorado. After graduating in 2010, she worked in the design industry in Colorado for five years while at the same time building her own photography business. In 2015 she left her design job and started doing photography full-time, while also learning how to paint in her free time.
Since then, painting has grown to be her greatest passion and is now her full-time job. Through the power of social media and word of mouth, Sarah’s business has grown and her collectors span the globe.
Sarah emigrated to Scotland in 2017 from Colorado, where she now lives with her Scottish husband in Moray county.
She continues building her skills and portfolio while teaching and selling artwork online. She continues to follow her passion for photography and now videography, creating peaceful and inspiring videos about life in Scotland.
CV
2021-2022 Sarah moved away from pursuing gallery and exhibitions to focus on her passion for teaching and her Sketching Scotland project.
2020 “Art for International Women's Month” - ScotlandArt Gallery, Glasgow.
2020 “30 x 30” Exhibition, Society of Scottish Artists, Edinburgh.
2019 “A Donder Around Scotland” - ScotlandArt Gallery, Glasgow.
2019 Featured Bio in the Artyfacts Newsletter, summer edition, Art Society of Inverness.
2018 “Nairn Books and Arts Festival Exhibition,” Nairn.
Member of the Society of Scottish Artists
Member of the Art Society of Inverness
Member of the Moray Art Society
Education
2007-2010 // Bachelors in Interior Design with an Emphasis in Sustainability // RMCAD, Colorado
2003-2007 // Bachelors in Fine Arts // Alfred University: School of Art and Design, New York