A Sense of Place

Captivated by the effects of “magic hour” light on the natural world early and late in the day, Minnesota artist Sara Lubinski interprets the landscape in works of arresting beauty. Her paintings are influenced by the light and atmosphere of her surroundings: the simple elegance of a meandering stream at sunset, a narrow river channel at dusk, or thunderclouds building over the marshlands are examples of what compels her to create. When outdoors, she uses a direct style of painting either in oil or pastel to quickly capture color and atmosphere, usually on small boards. In the studio, paintings in oil are created in an indirect manner using thin layers of transparent, translucent, or opaque pigments to create a luminous quality. Pastel paintings are created by using a build-up of colors and layers on sanded paper.

Deep Winter Warmth

Sara believes there is a strong connection between interpreting the landscape artistically and understanding and respecting the environment. She feels her background as a botanist heightens her awareness and appreciation of the natural world that in turn, enhances and complements her artistic perspectives. She seeks not just the creation of beauty, but the essential functions of art: exploring the mysteries of the world, searching for meaning, becoming enlightened, wise, and whole, and in turn, sharing her sense of awe and place in the world with others.

Sara lives in a log cabin in southeastern MN with her husband Ken, and her Aussies Red and Blue. Six years ago she left her position as a botanist with the federal government to focus on painting.

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	Captivated by the effects of “magic hour” light on the natural world early and late in the day, Minnesota artist Sara Lubinski interprets the landscape in works of arresting beauty. Her paintings are influenced by the light and atmosphere of her surroundings: the simple elegance of a meandering stream at sunset, a narrow river channel at dusk, or thunderclouds building over the marshlands are examples of what compels her to create. When outdoors, she uses a direct style of painting either in oil or pastel to quickly capture color and atmosphere, usually on small boards. In the studio, paintings in oil are created in an indirect manner using thin layers of transparent, translucent, or opaque pigments to create a luminous quality. Pastel paintings are created by using a build-up of colors and layers on sanded paper.
			Deep Winter Warmth
			Sara believes there is a strong connection between interpreting the landscape artistically and understanding and respecting the environment. She feels her background as a botanist heightens her awareness and appreciation of the natural world that in turn, enhances and complements her artistic perspectives. She seeks not just the creation of beauty, but the essential functions of art: exploring the mysteries of the world, searching for meaning, becoming enlightened, wise, and whole, and in turn, sharing her sense of awe and place in the world with others. Sara lives in a log cabin in southeastern MN with her husband Ken, and her Aussies Red and Blue. Six years ago she left her position as a botanist with the federal government to focus on painting.

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