Just do it.

"Stop thinking about it and get out the art supplies," this is the memo I send myself on a regular basis.

Even if the house is dirty, or I only have 30 minutes, I give myself permission to take care of me. It may not happen every day but as long as I'm painting on a regular basis I feel a whole lot better. 

The Wildfire

This was taken near my house five months after the wildfire. We were evacuated for 2 months and had significant smoke damage. Thank you to  the firemen, we had a home to return to.

"Redwood Retreat" in pastel was completed as a tribute to our resilliant redwoods.

Santa Cruz City Planning Building

I have my masters degree in Urban and Regional Planning with a passion for environmental justice. Once we had kids we decided it was best for our family to be a home mom. The balance of career and parenting, stress, and personal time is a challenge for all parents. I tip my hat to all working parents and I thank my husband for working full time for our family. Now that my youngest is 3, I am time teaching art classes part time during prechool hours and loving every moment.

Sarah Orre- Big Basin Art About.mp4

Big Basin Art About Submission

Here’s my video to apply for an artists’ backpacking adventure in Big Basin Redwoods State Park. 10 artists will be selected to particpate. Growing up in Boulder Creek, I had to throw my hat in the ring.

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