Born: Santa Barbara, California

I am fascinated with line, form and color and how they intermingle. I love studying and playing with form and color until I am blue in the face. Much of my paintings are abstract, with the occasional inspired illustration of some form of nature, the human body. My newest series has taken on a Picasso feel, with rich, thick, black lines, bright colors and striking poses and faces.

Paintings - Solo & Group Exhibitions

1996  Liquid Karma Gallery, Tempe, AZ Solo Exhibition

1997  Nym Club, Santa Barbara, CA Solo Exhibition

1998  Douglas Parshall Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA Group Exhibition

2000  Synergy Festival, Santa Barbara, CA Group Exhibition

2003  Red’s Espresso Bar & Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA Group Exhibition

2004  Elements Restaurant, Santa Barbara, CA Group Exhibition

2004  Pulse Art Show, Santa Barbara, CA Group Exhibition

2004  Caruso Woods Fine Art Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA Group Exhibition

2004  Studio Opening, Carpinteria, CA Solo Exhibition

2005  Studio Valentine Show, Carpinteria, CA Solo Exhibition

2005  Christmas Show at Sara Studio, Carpinteria, CA Solo Exhibition

2006  Rods & Roses Event, Carpinteria, CA Group Exhibition

2006  Studio Valentine Show, Carpinteria, CA Solo Exhibition

2006 Christmas Show at Sara Studio, Carpinteria, CA Group Exhibition

2007 Valentino Love Show at Sara Studio, Carp., CA Group Exhibition

2007 Lifespan Development, Carpinteria, CA

2008 Red's Wine Bar, Santa Barbara, CA

2009 Caruso Woods Frameworks Gallery, Benefit for Rwanda, SB, CA

2009 State and A Restaurant & Bar, Solo Exhibition, SB, CA

2010 Live Culture, SB, CA

Murals - Permanent Collections

2001  School Hallway – Reading Mural, Gardena School, CA

2002  School Entryway – Children & Vine Mural, Gardena School, CA

2002  School Library – Reading Character Mural, Gardena School, CA

2002  School Hallway – Math Mural, Gardena School, CA

2002  School Entrance – Logo Mural, Gardena School, CA

2002  School Auditorium - Dragon Logo Mural, 135th Elementary School, Gardena, CA

2002  Private Home - Grape Leaves & Vines, Port Hueneme, CA

2003  School Lunch Area - Restoration of Japanese Mural, Gardena School, Gardena, CA

2003  School Auditorium – Arts Prototype Mural, Gardena School, CA

2003  School Auditorium – Friendship Mural, Gardena School, CA

2003  Private Home - Jungle Scene, Venice Beach, CA

2003  Peace With Justice Center - Logo & Educational Theme, Venice Beach, CA

2003  Private Home - Marine Scene, Laguna Beach, CA

2004  School Library – U.S. History Mural, Gardena School, CA

2004  Wall Canvas Mural - Wedding Renaissance Mural, Santa Barbara, CA

2005 Private Home - Nursery Rhyme Mural, Santa Barbara, CA

2006 Curves – Exterior Window Murals, Santa Barbara, CA

2006 Curves – 3 Interior Murals, Santa Barbara, CA

2007 Pilates Studio – Interior Murals, Santa Barbara, CA

2007 Private Home - Window Vine Mural, Santa Barbara, CA

2008 Private Home - Baby's Nursery Room, Santa Barbara, CA

2009 Private Home - Jungle Mural for Children, Santa Barbara, CA

2010 Channel Island Outfitters, Santa Barbara - 1st Wall Marine Scene in the SB Harbor

2011 Channel Island Outfitters, Santa Barbara - 2nd Wall Marine Scene in the SB Harbor

2011 Kingston's Candy Company - Candy Mural in the Party Room

2012 Private Home - Jungle Scene with tiger, palm trees, birds, gecko - Carpinteria

2013 Channel Island Outfitters, Santa Barbara - Humpback Whale Mural

2014 Private Home - Metal Barn Door Scenic Sunset Mural, Carpinteria CA

I have over 25 commissioned murals that I alone have completed.
Please contact me if you wish to have a mural painted in your home, office or commercial space. 805.455.6269.

Education

• Santa Barbara City College
• Arizona State University
  Degree from ASU: Bachelor of Fine Arts / Painting & Studio Art
• Jinan University, China – SBCC Studies Abroad Program, Studied Anthropology & Political Science
• The University of Life! Traveled through S.E. Asia, Malaysia, Thailand, Nepal, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Italy, France, Germany, Holland and the Czech Republic.

Sara Wilcox
“Making the World a Brighter Place to Live”
www.saramurals.com
805.455.6269