Changing the world creatively, one person or project at a time!

Sarah L.

Art Theory

I have completed over 4000 original pieces of art, most of which sold to over 500 shows in the Portland Metro Area. EXHIBITS University of Utah Chemistry Dept, SLC, 2013-current RAW artist SLC UT, February 2013 CONCEPT, SLC, UT, 2013 Artistic Framing Gallery, July-August 2012, 2013, 2014 SLC UT July-August 2012 Eborn Books, SLC May-Ongoing 2012 Flying Objects 3.0, Installation SLC UT, June, 2012-June-2014 Sugarhouse Art Walk @Patrick Moore, SLC, UT September 30 to October 7, 2011 Patrick Moore Gallery, SLC, UT September 16, 2011 MK1 Studio Lobby, SLC, UT, March-December 2011 Art on the Boulevard, Vancouver, WA, April 22, 2011 Anka Gallery, Portland, OR, October 7, 2010 Rusty Grape Festival, Vancouver WA, July 18, 2010 Virtuoso Studio, Portland, OR, June 3, 2010 Alberta Street Art Hop, Portland, OR, May 15, 2010 ESL Courtyard Show, Portland,OR, August 6, 2009 Tribute Gallery Grand Opening,Portland, OR, August 4-11, 2009 N. Killingsworth Art Fair, Portland, OR, Aug 1, 2009 Mississippi Street Fair, Portland, OR, July 11, 2009 Rusty Grape Vineyard, Battleground, WA, July 2009 Urban Art Network, Portland OR, July 2, 2009 Art on the Boulevard, Vancouver, WA, June 5, 2009 Alberta Street Art Hop, Portland, OR, May 16, 2009 Equilibrium, Portland, OR, May 7, 2009 Everett Station Lobby for the Arts, Portland, OR May, 7 2009 Equilibrium First Thursday, Portland, OR, April 2, 2009 Art 323 w/Nick Grainger, August 17, 2008 Virtuoso Studios, Portland, OR, Feb 5, 2009 Open Studio, Everett Station, January 17, 24, 2009 Sequential Art Group Show, Portland, OR, December 4, 2008 Anka Gallery Group Show, Portland, OR, October 2, 2008 Alberta Street Fair, Portland, OR, Sept 13, 2008 Urban Art Network, Portland, OR, Sept 4, 2008 Hillsboro Art Walk, Portland, OR, Sept 2, 2008, Flying Rabbit Gallery, Portland, OR, Sept 4, 2008 Alberta Street Last Thursday, Portland, OR, August 28, 2008 Art In the Heart, Vancouver WA, August 1, 2008 Riverside Arts & Eats, ST. Helens, OR, August 9, 2008 Alberta St

Common Core

I tutored at Art Institute of Portland in all the core subjects for General Education. I have taught after school studies to children K-12. I find great ways to get the foundation subjects secured so that my students can branch off into more interesting stuff! I am currently tutoring in reading, math, social studies, writing, science, research, critical thinking and art theory.

Drawing

I draw in ink, mixed media, pencil, charcoal, pen, crowquill, chalks, oil chalks and alcohol inks. I also draw in Procreate and Adobe. I have passed drawing and anatomy, drawing and illustration, drawing and computer design, graphics and graphic design.

Elementary (K-6th)

I have been teaching elementary age children in various tutoring subjects: Math, Science, Reading and Reading Comprehension, Writing (Essays, reports, and proofreading), Handwriting, Social Studies, Composition, Cosmology, Spelling, Geology, ELA, Computer Science, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Animation, Character Development, Study Skills, and Planning and Organization. Many students seek tutoring to help them find the best way to learn and retain information in all of these basic core skills. I love to help them find their study superpower!

English

I have written both fiction, non-fiction, persuasive, essay, reports, research, expository, and a children's book of poetry. I love all forms of writing. I can help organize a paper with premiss/conclusion. I can help with research. I can help with storyline and story construction. I can help with essay papers I can help with bibliographies and annotation!

Handwriting

I have used handwriting in many different ways. The chief one? Remembering the things I study, and being able to reference them when I'm done. Writing is a GREAT way to remember things, it's also a great way to train your hand-eye coordination as well as relax.

Painting

I have a great grasp on color theory, and can teach in watercolor, acrylic, alcohol inks and oil paints. I work on canvas, wood panel and mixed media. I taught Materials and Methods at Portland State University. I have a wide range of materials knowledge and would love to share it!

Study Skills

I helped many students at the Art Institute of Portland with their math, physics, drawing and anatomy, english, writing, spelling, research and core subjects (General education). I worked with children K-12 in core studies, and art. I use all available resources and a ton of lateral thinking and creative problem solving to make study skills effective. I also use a lot of humor.

Vocabulary

I have a very strong vocabulary, with a tried and true way to build a stronger one. I took latin as a gradeschooler, heavily using latin roots to define and remember new words. I read several dictionaries cover to cover over the years, and currently have Webster's New Twentieth Century Unabridged library edition compendium of words, (some out of use) that we can adventure through together where even the internet hasn't reached yet!

Writing

I wrote several research papers and essays that helped me graduate with my BFA as well as gain college scholarships for my expenses. I have tutored 100's of students at Art Institute of Portland in English and Language Arts. I have written hundreds of different show statements and fine art descriptors that have been included in publications such as the Portland Mercury, and the Willamette Weekly. I utilize all available resources, and have great organizational and fact-finding methods.