Artist Biography


Member Biography

ARTIST STATEMENT

""I love how light moves over and through glass and other objects, enhancing a myriad of colors, values and textures that sharpen our senses."

ARTIST BACKGROUND

Lively colors and vivid details are the signature qualities of Sally's still life work. Fresh, clear, uplifting colors enhance an abundance of details, textures and reflections.

With interest in art and design at a very early age, Sally honed her artistic skills early. But it wasn't until late in life that she returned to college to receive her Bachelor of Fine art with honors, from the Art Institute of Southern California.

Moving to the Pacific Northwest in 1993, her professional illustration expertise varies widely from work for ad agencies, greeting card companies, commissioned portraits, limited edition prints and teaching art classes.

Her work has shown and won honors in numerous national and local shows including the prestigious Society of Illustrators National Juried Exhibition in New York City and the equally prestigious Illustrators West Exhibition in Los Angeles.

PREVIOUS EXHIBITIONS

2006

Artist's Gallery of Seattle
Tea Rose Collection, Carmel, CA

2002

Nordic Heritage Museum, Seattle, WA

2001

Handforth Gallery, Tacoma, WA
White Dove Gallery, Lakewood, WA

2000

Karpeles Museum, Tacoma, WA

1999

Pacific Gallery Artists judged show, Tacoma, WA
Village Art Gallery, Gig Harbor, WA

1995

1995 Pierce County Peninsula Library, Gig Harbor, WA

1993

West Coast Exhibition, Society of Illustrators, Los Angeles

1992

1992 Edinger Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
Society of Illustrators, New York City

AWARDS

2002 Second Place, WPW "Epic Passages Exhibit," Nordic Heritage Museum,
Seattle, WA, watercolor
1998 Second Place, Peninsula Art League juried show, watercolor
1997 Honorable Mention, Western Washington State Fair, pencil portrait
1997 First Place, Peninsula Art League juried show, watercolor
1996 People's Choice, Honorable Mention, Western Washington State Fair
1996 People's Choice, Peninsula Art League juried show
1995 First Place, Peninsula Art League juried show, watercolor
1994 Honorable Mention, San Diego Institute of Art juried show, watercolor
1993 Second Place, Society of Illustrators annual West Coast Exhibition, Los Angeles
1993 Honorable Mentions, Art Beat at South Coast Village, Costa Mesa, CA
1992 First Place, Red Cross - HIV/Aids Poster Competition, Orange County, CA