Yesterday was so perfectly dreary! I walked through a pretty swamp area of the woods with little meandering streams while my tiny one napped in his carriage. The skunk cabbage (or meadow cabbage, swamp cabbage… whatever-have-you) was blooming in all its glory. Did you know that the pungent odor created when tearing the leaves of …
Author Archives: Sarah Blank
sketchings
I think my creative muse is most wild in the springtime. Blooming and blossoming ideas and sketches right now. Outside most of the day today, sitting pond side. The air smells of cherry blossoms, the earth cool. Sketching sea ladies based on antique photos and hanging out with my little guy. Happy spring!
framed prints
During the next few days, in my shop, I will be offering framed and matted prints of a few oil paintings from a couple of years ago. Coupled with the sweet creamy frame, this one is one of my favorites. I usually don’t produce framed prints but I just received a shipment back from a …
messes
pieces of lace walnut oil sepia photographs color swatches she’s a botanist
winter treasures
In my state of extreme busyness…so many photos not posted this winter! I have been documenting my favorite seasonal things here and there, these are my winter things (totally justified as we are still in a winter state weather-wise round these parts). Last week was a wintery, blustery mess (complete with a snow day, hooray). …
new year
Hello! I am super excited about this new year! Why do so many new art ideas and inspirations surface when I am at my busiest? I love and despise it at the same time! For now that part of my life will be on hold, as I am about to embark on a second major …
photos from my show
An original oil painting. Vintage framed originals and prints. Wish I could of been there! I hope everyone is having a magical holiday season! I have been busy, busy with baby (perhaps the busiest I’ve ever been in my life!!) and next week marks the end of my maternity leave. Savoring this last week off …
Beacon, NY
Yesterday I took a break from my little one and drove up to beautiful Beacon, NY to deliver pieces for my “Wandering in Wintertime” show. With it’s location alongside the Hudson River, Cafes, boutiques, art galleries, and the Dia Museum Beacon is definitely a good place to day trip if you live in the NYC …
A December Show
I am happy to announce my upcoming show Wandering in the Wintertime at Blackbird Attic in Beacon, NY. My show will feature framed prints and some originals. Perfect for gifts! If you are in the area please stop by! A very happy, restful, cozy (and very yummy!) Thanksgiving to all!
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trying to get things done, really I am.