We were lucky to catch up with Sarah Larsen recently and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Sarah thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?

My artistic journey begins from a place I believe we are all familiar with, but society tends to shove under the rug— which is loss. After an 18 year long hiatus, what brought me back to art was the untimely passing of my parents. When my father passed, I engrossed myself into my career (therapist) which didn’t allow me to properly grieve. Then, my mother passed unexpectedly which was like losing both parents all at once. Letting go of my childhood home was added insult to injury. I needed something to allow me to cope, and as a therapist, I knew the healing benefits that art creating provided for my clients over the years. So, I took my own advice and I allowed art back into my life to help heal my aching heart.

Sarah, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I am a professional artist but started out my career by using art as a means for catharsis. As I began healing, I felt the need to create more art and make works in large sizes. After while, an opportunity to exhibit my work in my hometown happened which then opened the door for my first TV interview. That exhibit allowed my art to be seen in Denver, Colorado which led to my first out-of-state group exhibition. Since then, my work has been exhibited in multiple shows all over the USA and has been published nationally and internationally.

My story is my dream come true and one I never thought possible which was why I’d abandoned it in my youth as a small town Nebraska girl. I cannot tell you how infinitely honored I feel to have my work be seen in so many places. When my art journey transitioned from a healing process into a career, I have maintained my intention of sharing love through my art. So, now I create works in various sizes to be able to share love as best as I can for all to see, love, and feel. My works range from 9×12 inches to 9 feet wide.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

To share love. Honestly, that’s what I do best and it’s not because I’m the best at it— definitely not! I’m human, just like you, and in this world if I can do anything to help ease suffering, I can by sharing love. I don’t know how *not* to love, share love, or be loving and I want the same for you. I want you to be loved, and I want to love you. Art is just one way I can do that! Through my art, I can share love with you. I want to and I hope even on those days where nothing feels like it’s going right— when you come in the door and see something I’ve created out of love? My hope is that you’ll feel loved, too.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being creative?

The most rewarding part about being an artist is that we ALL are! Somewhere along the line, society gaslights us into believing that if we aren’t the best at a creative endeavor or productive, then we shouldn’t be doing it. No. The process is what it’s all about. Whatever we create is just the keepsake that comes after the beautiful journey we’ve taken. The journey is what keeps us present and living in the here and now. There is no better place to be. Some believe that once we have mastered the ability to enjoy the passage of time, you have discovered the meaning of life… you have discovered what it means to be alive. So live! Make art. Share love. Live life!

Contact Info:

• Website: Sarahlarsen.art
• Email: info@sarahlarsen.art
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/intuitiveartbysarah?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Image Credits
First gallery photo (large green/blue canvas with 2 small works) is at Knowhere Art in Martha’s Vineyard. Second gallery photo (2 canvases with a large artwork setting upright in between them) is Patrick Jones Gallery in Dallas, TX.