Guest Artist: Sara Green

With music by Mark Snider

Artist Statement by Sara Green:

“My love of the "view" has been a long standing interest in my life. I often work "en plein air" ( painting observationally outdoors) which requires standing in front of the easel for hours with full focus and study on what you are seeing. For me every work created evokes vivid memories of the day I did it complete with sounds, weather and the connection to that place in time. My studio work is inspired by the photos I have taken while exploring new and familiar places in y. I have worked in many art media but oil is my confirmed favorite. I am a realist with a dash of impressionism.

I Studied Art at Alma College, Michigan, taught K-12 art all over Ohio including 20+ years in Miamisburg, Ohio. At the start of my career I lived in Zanesville and taught art at Franklin local and Zanesville City schools. I have been married for 46 years and we have two children, one daughter in law, and two grandchildren. We have lived in Dayton for about 35 years and have a cottage in Michigan. These places, among others, have been a continual source of inspiration. Retirement about 6 years ago has given me the time not only to travel, be with friends and family but to have a more intense focus on art. It seems that "special" places to paint can be found wherever I go.”

Web site: www.saragreenart.com