From an early time in her life, Sarah Stokes has loved the arts. Drawing for hours on end as a child, then exploring oils, acrylics, pastels, and various mixed media pieces as an art student, Sarah’s passion lies in creating beauty for others to enjoy. Having studied art and painting techniques independently, with an influential mentor, and also at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Sarah has developed a distinct and passionate painting style, with her fearless use of color and a frequently implemented impasto technique. Her favorite tool to work with is the palette knife, for its unique and dramatic effect on the canvas, which lends itself well to Sarah's style and subject matter. Inspiration for Sarah's work comes from everything she loves, from Doris Day movies, to 1980s love songs, to simply all the vibrant life around her. She enjoys creating her trademark abstract and at once impressionistic style of artwork more than anything, as well as simply abstract pieces.
Since 2000, Sarah's artwork has been displayed in homes, offices, galleries, and at professional sporting events across the US as well as in Europe.
Exhibitions include:
- International Tennis Championships in Delray Beach, Florida as a solo exhibit in both 2002 and 2003
- Featured on West Palm Beach PBS television station, highlighted with the Chris Evert Charities events in 2002 and 2003
- Evert Tennis Acadmy clubhouse in Boca Raton, Florida
- Maddi's Gallery in Birkdale Village, Huntersville, North Carolina
Sarah is currently working on artwork for any and all new avenues.
Sarah lives on Lake Norman outside of Charlotte, North Carolina with her husband Jeff, their son Beckett and dog Maya.
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