I studied at Bournemouth Institute of Art and Design where I completed a Foundation Course and as part of this course, developed an interest in printmaking. I have attended many courses and workshops back at the Institute to develop my skills in various aspects of printmaking.  I also now have my own etching press at home so I can spend more time on this.

After I obtained my Diploma I spent two years studying painting and completed an NCFE course, also run by Bournemouth Institute.  I now use both techniques in my work and employ a variety of styles especially in my printmaking.  My main interests are collographs and monoprints – using as many different ways of working as I can think of and the possibilities are endless!

I also paint and work mostly in acrylic or gouache.

My influences are Turner, John Piper, Carl Jackson, the impressionists and often more abstract work.  I am continually exploring ways of working and a great joy is to visit exhibitions, art galleries and see how other artists are using materials. 

I am a member of the prestigious Bournemouth Arts Club which has a long history of promoting some of the most interesting and exciting local artists.  I exhibit with them  regularly.

Sarah will be holding an exhibition of a large variety of her work at The Exchange, Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, from the 8th August until 12th September 2010.  The works will be displayed in the Bibbern Gallery and will be for sale.  Please call in for coffee or lunch and enjoy the work.

Sarah will be exhibiting paintings and prints at the Autumn Exhibition in the Acanthus Gallery, North Street, Wareham. The gallery is open from Tuesday to Saturday and the Autumn show runs until 6th November 2010.  www.acanthusgallery.co.uk.