My name is Sarah and I’m a 29 year old amateur artist from Orlando, FL. I say “amateur” artist because I do not have a formal art education (besides a few classes in high school) nor do I work as an artist full-time. I had considered studying Illustration at UCF, but then I realized that I enjoyed art more as a hobby than as a career so I switched to Marketing. Ironically, my current profession is neither Art nor Marketing; despite life’s unpredictable turns, art has been a constant in my life.
Another unique opportunity that I had been blessed to receive was the chance to live overseas. I lived in Maibara, Japan from 2012-2015, and the experience instilled in me a passion for travel and exploration. Although I am back in the US, urban sketching has given me a new way to observe and explore my hometown and rediscover the thrill of travelling to new places. It’s a perfect blend of my two favorite hobbies.
With that said, the purpose of this blog is to document my artistic exploration and personal growth as I sketch various places throughout Central Florida and beyond. Constructive feedback to help me improve my sketches and my subject matter is welcome and highly encouraged.