Mixed Media
Sarah Campbell
Sarah Campbell is a Canadian-born artist based in Australia, whose work is a vibrant reflection of her lifelong passion for painting. With a background in illustration and graphic design, she has developed a distinctive style that prioritises expression over precision, capturing the energy of her subjects with raw, dynamic brush work and a bold use of colour. Sarah’s creative process is fast-paced and intuitive, often layering different materials to build texture and depth.
Artist Profile
Sarah Campbell is a Canadian-born artist based in Australia, whose work is a vibrant reflection of her lifelong passion for painting. With a background in illustration and graphic design, she has developed a distinctive style that prioritises expression over precision, capturing the energy of her subjects with raw, dynamic brush work and a bold use of colour. Sarah’s creative process is fast-paced and intuitive, often layering different materials to build texture and depth.
Inspired by nature, the human condition, and the beauty of everyday moments, Sarah’s work is an exploration of both the external world and the internal experience. She enjoys scratching back into her layers of paint, uncovering new textures and forms that reveal hidden dimensions. Through this process, Sarah creates works that are not only visually striking but also rich in emotional resonance. Her approach is a celebration of the imperfect and the fleeting, capturing the essence of life in all its complexity and vibrancy.
Artist Interview
What medium do you work with, and why have you chosen them?
I generally use a mixed media approach which includes acrylic paint, watercolour, chalk and oil pastels, coloured pencils, acrylic mediums, fabric and anything else I can get my hands on to create a textured and multi layer feel.
How does your artwork get from initial concept to exhibition stage?
My abstract pieces are very spontaneous. My figurative work is usually more planned and starts with concept sketches. Either way, I work on multiple pieces at once, circling back until I sense completion has been reached.
Can you tell us a little more about your creative working environment/studio?
I currently work from a bright little sunroom in my house where I live with my partner, our baby boy Boone, and our mini foxie Darcy. A certain level of creative chaos, shall we say, is reached before I feel the need for a reset tidy up, which only lasts so long before descending into creative chaos once again.
Career Highlights
- First solo exhibition, Destruction & Renewal
- Artist residency in Finland
- Second solo exhibition, Matrescence
