Sarah Rawlins

I am a professional Artist from Surrey, UK, working with watercolours, acrylics and oil paints. I paint a diverse range of subjects; landscapes, portraits, still life, but my main passion is a form of abstracted stylised realism. I am inspired by the beauty of the colours and shapes found within the natural world. I combine vibrant colours and magical patterns, mixing realism with the abstract, to produce an intrinsically powerful visual impact for the viewer. I grew up near Hampton Court Palace and was mesmerised from a young age by the colours and patterns contained within the architecture of the buildings. I gained a 2:1 Art degree at Canterbury and then subsequently had a 15-year break from painting to pursue my career in other areas and bring up my two children. The Covid lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 allowed me the time to rekindle my passion for painting and being creative was immensely therapeutic during this challenging time. I am also passionate about Textiles and produce handmade fashion garments of my designs. I have volunteered creatively in the community and am a founder member of The GladRags Gang, the in-house textiles group at West Horsley Place. I have exhibited at Sandown Park Racecourse, AppArt, High Clandon Vineyard, Denbies and The New Ashgate Gallery in Farnham. I am a member Artist of ArtCan, a not-for-profit organisation empowering Artists, and as such, I exhibited three times in London during 2024. I was also a finalist for Surrey Artist of the Year 2023 and 2024. I run creative classes, workshops, art parties and demonstrations. I regularly accept painting commissions and have excellent testimonials. I also produce greetings cards, handsewn textiles and homewares of my designs which are very popular. I would be delighted to discuss any ideas, inspiration, or personal commissions with you directly, and offer a free consultation for bespoke creations.