Equipped with a B.F.A. in Graphic Design and Fine Art from the University of South Carolina, Sally started her career as a graphic artist but soon became bored.
A vacation to the deserts of the Southwestern United States, during the early nineties, introduced Sally to the area's artists whose dramatic use of color stirred her soul. She then realized her life's goal was to become a fulltime painter. She has been fulfilling her dream ever since.
Sally's work is known for its expressive use of color and bold designs. Although she started with watercolors, she now enjoys pastels, acrylics and mixed media.
Her subject matter ranges from the beaches of Florida to the deserts of New Mexico and Arizona. She finds the palette of the deserts a refreshing change from her native South. In addition to her landscapes Sally loves animals and creates whimsical works inspired by dogs, cats, horses and any other creature that catches her fancy.
For the second time, in the past three years, Sally has been awarded one of the top five awards in the International Society of Acrylic Painters Juried Exhibition. Her painting “Donkey Drool” was just awarded the prestigious M. Graham & Company $1000.00 Merchandise Award in International Society of Acrylic Painters' Tenth Annual Exhibition. The exhibition was displayed May 5th 2007 - June 17th 2007 in San Luis Obispo, California at the San Luis Obispo Art Center.
Sally's paintings have been exhibited in international juried shows, galleries and museums, all over the United States and her work is collected by a varied group of corporations including Tampa Bay Magazine, US Airways and The St. Joe Company.
Currently US Airways features her paintings in the US Airways Club at Tampa International Airport. They are also on display in the American Embassy in Rome, through the Art and Embassies Program. In 2000, Sally was selected as the featured artist for Art Harvest, a regional juried show in Dunedin, Florida. “Santa Fe Poppies” graced the cover of Tampa Bay Magazine in their September-October of 2002 issue, and she was the featured artist in their next issue.
Sally's work with charities is never ending. Working with the Outdoor Arts Foundation of Tampa Bay, Sally has participated in many events including the Tour of Turtles, Bow Wow Haus, and Chairs for Charity. Sally has also created works of art that have been featured on posters and tee shirts for the Humane Society of Northern Pinellas County and The Humane Society of Tampa.
Sally has signature memberships to The International Society of Acrylic Painters and Degas Pastel Society. Sally is published by Winn Devon Inc. of Canada, which creates and sells lithographs from her original artworks through out North America and the world. She is represented by these fine art galleries: Syd Entel Galleries - Safety Harbor, Florida, Artsmojo Gallery - Vero Beach, Florida, 1550 Gallery - Kerrville, Texas, and Artimus Gallery - Apalachicola, Florida.
