Zany self-taught artist, wife and mommy, living in FW, Texas. Enjoy painting, collage, drawing, and using found/recycled objects. Also, travel, cooking, DIY projects, sewing, organic gardening and getting out of the house.

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Happily Swapping ATCs at www.IllustratedATCs.com and www.ATCsforALL.com and occasionally crafts at Craftster.org. Check out my GROUPS for more cool stuff.

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    curbsidetreasure says:

    "sarah is a wonderful artist, her work is always colorful and vibrant and she uses her sewing machine to add amazing finishing touches to her art."

    26th March, 2008

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    SewPixie says:

    "What can one say about OY...funny, sweet, caring, crafty, artistic...gosh one could go on. What? Do go on you say? Well, if you insist...Sarah is a wonderful Flickr and Craftster friend who inspires people to look at things in a fun and creative way. And that goes for her friends right down to her cute little munchkins!

    Her photosteam is a joy ride of fun family antics and arty things being created all over. Such fun a a true ray of brightness to my day."

    16th December, 2007

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    katxn says:

    "Sarah is a talented artist and generous friend. I've learned so much just by looking at her work, and so much more by interacting with her. I'm saving my pennies, because I badly want to buy one of her pieces. Sarah's the best!"

    2nd November, 2007

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    Lisa Kettell says:

    ""sarah is an amazing artist with incredible talent and creativity! Each of her magical pieces brings me to a world of enchantment. I want to personally thank you for being an artist of the week at The Faerie Zine!
    Magic and Joy!
    P.S. Please continue creating!""

    17th October, 2007

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    RecycleMicol says:

    "What can I say about my best Craftster- friend Sarah Z.? I just love her to no end! She is a beautiful mother, daughter, sister, wife...and a friend to so many in the art community! What a fabulous artist she is! I will always treasure our honest and open friendship.
    -RecycleMicol"

    12th March, 2007

Joined:
September 2006
Hometown:
DFW Texas
Currently:
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
I am:
Female and Taken
Occupation:
Artist and Mommy and Wifey
Website:
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