Sara Lubinski paints landscapes to capture a sense of place, particularly within the upper Midwest states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. She paints because it is a way to enjoy the wonder of being alive and to share that joy with others. Sara believes in Robert Henri's perspective that artists should be the people who record the unnoticed adventures underlying the routine of our everyday world. She believes there is a strong connection between interpreting the landscape artistically and understanding and respecting the environment. She feels her background as an ecologist and botanist heightens her awareness and appreciation of the natural world that in turn, enhances and complements her artistic perspectives.
			Renaissance River. 2005
			Her favorite approach is to paint outdoors or ”en plein air”. Painting en plein air is compelling to her because she reaches a deep level of awareness and connection to her surroundings while at the easel. 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, her Aussies Red and Blue, and two cats. Four years ago she left her position as a botanist with the federal government to study painting full-time. Her primary medium is pastel.
	Boathouse Reflections, 2006