About

Sarah Burns

Lore

b. 1985

Sarah grew up between Colorado and upstate NY, spending most of her time playing in the woods or doing team sports at school. A deep appreciation and love for nature was instilled at an early age, which now plays a vital role in her focus as an artist.

Over the decades Sarah’s career shifted between many creative mediums – especially photography, interior design. Her passion for painting began to develop as she explored the Rocky Mountains and wanted a way to communicate her love for nature in a deeper way.

Education

Bachelors of Fine Arts from New York State Collage of Art and Ceramics at Alfred University. Class of 2007, Summa cum laude.

Bachelors of Interior Design with an emphasis in Sustainability from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. Class of 2010, Valedictorian.

Today

Sarah has been painting almost daily since 2015, seeking to improve her skills through plein air. Along the way, she has been helping countless people through her Skillshare classes, her monthly tutorial subscription service (Patreon), and making free video content for her YouTube channel.

Get in touch
‼️Announcement‼️ I’ve closed my online shop until January! I know it’s a little early, but I am in the final stretch of moving to our new house and things became too chaotic 😅 too many boxes, and stuff getting shuffled around, so I’ve made the decision to prioritise our sanity over making a few more ££. Trying to stay sane is a challenge during a move! 😂 anyways thank you to everyone who placed orders this season, it made a huge difference and we really appreciate it! By now everything has been shipped out so we hope you enjoy the art 🥰 It’s that time of year when everyone is starting to set new years goals! I love making an action plan to achieve my goals. If learning gouache has been on your list of things to do, consider signing up for my gouache subscription boxes. Take all the guesswork out of the equation. Each month the supplies arrive so you can paint the monthly tutorial, a step by step approach where I walk you through the basics including color mixing, composition, values, textures, brushwork, and so much more. I honestly believe EVERYONE has the ability to learn gouache, and having a plan and following through will get you there. Join hundreds of other gouache-curious artists and start your new year with me! Just wrapped up my LAST Patreon stream from my current studio before moving! It feels so weird, but momentous. I have been wanting to tell you all- but I waited until we picked up the keys. As you know the buying process can be very drawn out, and for months I was just dying to get in and start renovations and moving. Finally it’s time!!! 🥳 And it looks like we are on track to be moved in before Christmas so we can relax and enjoy the holidays in our new home. Here’s a quick recap of all 20 days. Do you have a favorite? Day 11-20 recap! If you want to see the process of each day, go back and watch recent reels or over on YouTube. #gouache #gouachepaintings #gouacheart #gouachelandscape