Issue 9 Artist Spotlight | Sara Bailey
C+B: Tell us about yourself, Sara!
SB: I'm a rising senior at Converse University. I got into art because I've always loved storytelling, and I try to bring that into all of my work. Outside of art, I'm a big music nerd and I enjoy going on walks with my girlfriend.
C+B: Describe a time when you doubted yourself. Explain the scenario and how you were able to work through it.
SB: I dealt with a lot of doubts when trying to decide if I should go into the arts professionally. I spent a long time considering backup plans and more "careful" options, but I ultimately felt like I owed it to myself to see this through. Art has always been my identity, and it would be a shame to back down now.
C+B: Describe a time when you felt successful in your creative pursuits. Explain the scenario and what was so impactful for you.
SB: In my first year of college, I won best in show at our student juried exhibition with a painting I did over the summer before actually attending. I chose my school because of so many of the students were incredible artists who I looked up to as a high schooler, so for my work to be considered among theirs was really mind-blowing.
Find and support Sara here:
IG: @sarabailey.art
(In The Moments, oil, 18 x 24, ©Sara Bailey)
Me in 3 words: Dedicated, scatterbrained, nostalgic. I love art and I love putting my all into it. However, I have a tendency to jump from project to project or to change the course of a piece halfway through because I had a better idea. There have been many times where I restarted a series of work halfway to the deadline because I had a different vision I wanted to follow. Additionally, most of my work focuses on the past. I think a lot about who I was when trying to shape my future.
My favorite artist of all time: My favorite artist of all time is Dana Terrace, who is an animator and showrunner. She's gone through so much in her career and has faced so many obstacles, but she always gets right back up and creates such killer artwork. When I feel low, she inspires me to persevere and work harder.
A medium I’ve never tried but want to: I grew up very inspired by fashion, so I think textile art would be fun to explore. With my art however, I like to be spontaneous and free, so I struggle with mediums that require a lot of forethought.
