Hometown: VA Beach
Based in: Virginia
Sara Richardson is a professional contemporary artist whose artistic style is a combination of delicate techniques with bold and gestural medium handling. Her expressive perception of nature thrives in the modern world defined through color, line and contrasting textures.
Sara received a BFA with honors in painting from KU, MFA emphasis painting / photography from the University of Washington and completed summer painting and sculpture programs at the School of the Art Institute Chicago.
What inspires you?
Environments, life, conflict, literature, humor and humanity
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Contrasting, gestural, impassioned
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Leon Golub, Velazquez, Rodin, Hanneline Røgeberg, Cindy Sherman, David Park and many more
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
My hands. Lol. Everything in my studio is equally important. It all matters to me.
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
There is more to art...than just making art. Don't suffer, starve and bleed for your art. Make sure you live fully in AND outside of the studio.
Where do you go for inspiration?
Referencing new and past experiences, the natural world, watching and noticing.
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