Artist's Statement

Throughout my life, I’ve appreciated the outdoors and have used this as my primary subject for many years. My current work reflects an abstracted version of landscape—some inspired by the places I have been and some imagined. I strive to create little worlds that feel familiar, yet are open to interpretation for the viewer.

I do not go into painting with a strict plan, but rather use a layer process that embraces chance and change. Transparent layers of encaustic paint are built up to create bold colors and textures that mimic natural elements. For me, the process of creating is just as important as the final outcome.

About Me

I am a Denver-based artist originally from the Chicagoland area. I received a Bachelor’s of Fine Art with an emphasis in painting from Carthage College in 2011 and continued experimenting with various mediums including oils, acrylics, and watercolor while maintaining a full-time corporate position. I moved to Colorado in 2016 and began working with encaustic. The process of working with wax, fire, and different tools allowed me to push myself creatively and I have been working with this medium primarily for the past 7 years. I draw much of my inspiration from my environment, often working in series of a specific memory or place I have visited. I have exhibited in various galleries in Colorado, Illinois, and Wisconsin. I have work in private and public collections around the country.

When I’m not painting, I enjoy hiking, baking cookies, binging true crime podcasts, and spending time with my husband, Erik, and pup, Penny.

Where To Find My Work

You can always shop online, but I have work located in the following Denver galleries and shops

RemainReal Fine Art; 901 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204

Fern & Skye; 46 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209

Devil’s Ivy; 2849 W 25th Ave, Denver, CO 80211

Questions?

Have any questions? Shoot me an email at hello@sarahstarlingart.com.