Today we’d like to introduce you to Sarah LaPierre.
Sarah, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
Two pretty big defining traits of my artist story are that I’m a Florida native as well as a second generation artist. Growing up my dad’s studio was a part of our home so the materials, space, and encouragement to create were always present, and I definitely had the drive, even at a young age, to complete that equation and so
I was always making art of some kind.
Fast forward to more recent times and I’ve been evolving my palette knife style and exhibiting in fine arts festivals throughout south Florida for the past 6 years.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I create heavily textured and vibrantly colorful paintings that are inspired by my love of native flora and fauna, the beach, and spending time outside. Each piece is created out of a place of curiosity or appreciate (or usually both) for the subject, and there is something new for me to discover about it every time I paint. It’s that everyday magic that often gets overlooked in busy modern lives that I like to play with, a beach scene we’re all familiar with or a native species of bird you see when you go out fishing, but with the texture I use it becomes a new experience for the viewer and you get to see and interact with the familiar in an unfamiliar way.
What would you recommend to an artist new to the city, or to art, in terms of meeting and connecting with other artists and creatives?
Interesting you should say that, over the next month I’ll be in the process of moving my in-home studio to a space that will be an artist collective and operate as a studio/gallery/classroom/meeting space which I’m very excited about! I’m really looking forward to being in a multi-creative space again, and while I have enjoyed the freedoms that come with solitude in the studio, it’s time to be more connected. (I can’t share details about the space yet, but look for those updates on my Instagram!) For those looking to connect, I’d say get on Facebook and find, more importantly actually attend, local events. There are bound to be creative groups already active near you, but it may be a good idea to look past your own genre and try meet with all types of creatives – tech, wellness, agriculture, small business, non-profits, etc.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
The easiest way to connect with my work is through Instagram @thickpaint. You get everything there, you’ll see what I’m currently working on in the studio, available and past pieces for those wanting to start or add to their collection, my event/exhibit schedule and all the other fun behind the scenes stuff too (bonus: my pets make frequent cameos as well)! People can also visit my website www.SarahLaPierre.com for a little more depth into my background and community.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.sarahlapierre.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thickpaint/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahLapierreArt/
Image Credit:
Sarah LaPierre
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