Sarah McGrath

Tell us a little bit about yourself?
I am a mum with a wonderful husband and two teenage boys and I live in the harbour side suburb of Mosman on the Lower North Shore in Sydney. I have always sought out creative ventures in life. I studied Graphic Design and Illustration when I left school and did everything from working on a magazine to window displays for a major fashion retailer. After many years I have come full circle back to what I love...and that is painting. I enjoy painting items that evoke feelings of nostalgia and fond memories of childhood, these are my main focus at the moment.

What is your favourite drink?
Its a toss up between that first coffee in the morning and a sneaky gin and tonic with a wedge of lime in the evening!

What inspired you to start painting?
I have always loved painting and sketching since I was young. It was only recently that I decided to paint full time. Watercolours were always my first choice of medium, but I rediscovered painting with oils and the rest is history.

What advice would you give other artists/creatives starting out?
Be kind to yourself, as artists we are often so critical of our work. I believe if you “paint what you love” your creative inspiration becomes a fountain of ideas. I try very hard to paint every day and give myself the weekend off. It’s really important to have time away from the easel and reconnect with family and friends, when Monday rolls around again I can’t wait to pick up my brushes and tap into those fresh ideas.

You can read more about Sarah McGrath here.