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I think that my
present style of painting has much to do with my background in graphics. The paint- line (appearing or disappearing), color, and space (positive or negative) – is the subject. The paint and how it moves is the focus. I choose traditional subject matter and medium, but use both in a non-traditional manner. I usually work on very smooth surfaces so the paint can make its own textures. I frequently apply several layers of pigment to achieve the strong colors that characterize my work. My subjects are certainly recognizable but not realistic. In most areas of the world red bears and buffalo are fairly rare. I think each of us has an inner existence that calls for expression, and we find joy and gratitude in that expression. My perceptions are expressionistic and somewhat abstract. My work is very personal and I truly love what I do. Occasionally, a buyer will contact me to let me know that he really appreciates living with a piece of my work. That is the best reward because I paint with joy, and I am successful when the viewer feels that joy. Henry Miller said “To paint is to love again, and to love is to live life to the fullest." So be it. |
| Sarah Rogers was born
in Seattle, Washington, but raised in central Florida winters and Black Hills
summers. She sometimes describes her work as ‘tropical western wildlife’
because of her hot-colored Rocky Mountain area animals. Her medium is watercolor, usually combined with graphite, and she frequently applies several layers of heavy color to create the bright tones and often opaque quality of the paint. She prefers smooth surfaces and uses hot press paper or plate smooth illustration board. She received her degree in fine art from the University of Florida at Gainesville, worked as a graphic designer in Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina, then moved on to New York City, where she spent seven years as an art director for an advertising agency. She now lives and paints in the northern Black Hills. Her work is included in collections worldwide, the owners of which play pro football, run companies of all sizes, raise families, build houses, sell art, wait tables, restore buildings, cook, teach school, practice law or medicine, herd cattle, sell tractors, farm, deliver packages, design computers, write or read good books. |
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Visit Sarah's web site at www.sarahrogersart.com. |
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