Oil Painting
Sarah Rowe
Sarah is a full-time artist whose work blends nature’s beauty with a whimsical, offbeat twist.
Artist Profile
Sarah is a full-time artist whose work blends nature’s beauty with a whimsical, offbeat twist. Specialising in oil painting and collage, Sarah draws inspiration from her daily walks through her neighbourhood, capturing the intricate details of plant life in her highly patterned, botanically themed pieces.
Her deep love for textiles is evident in her work, which often incorporates rich textures and layered compositions that evoke the tactile quality of fabric. Color is used liberally, infusing her paintings with vibrancy and energy. Each piece is a detailed expression of nature’s forms, designed to uplift and inspire.
Sarah studied at the University of South Australia, where she majored in painting, and later completed a Bachelor of Textile Design at RMIT University. The combination of these disciplines informs her richly layered compositions, which are particular to her own unique spirit, resulting in artwork that is both visually captivating and deeply personal.
Having participated in numerous group exhibitions and held several solo shows, Sarah’s work continues to captivate and inspire, celebrating nature in all its intricate, unexpected forms.
Artist Interview
What medium do you work with, and why have you chosen them?
I work with oil paint primarily because of its depth of colour and buttery consistency, it's dreamy to work with. I also enjoy using collage because there's freedom to experiment with composition without committing to anything immediately. I can rearrange shapes until the piece feels right, the options for an image are endless.
How does your artwork get from initial concept to exhibition stage?
My preparation process is different every time I have a body of work to prepare for an exhibition. Currently, I'm trying out different types of paper and mediums instead of paint. The starting point is always about figuring out the process I want to use. The images always follow.
Can you tell us a little more about your creative working environment/studio?
My studio is a lovely place. It's a repurposed convent with a lot of history. I have a terrazzo floor and quite a few indoor plants which makes it feel homely
