About
The Artist
With a successful career spanning over a decade in the corporate design world, Sarah picked up a brush once more to return to illustrating and working on her passion projects - illustrating children's books and graphic novels.
Continuing her education in visual effects and learning UX/UI design, Sarah aims to bridge the gap between traditional print media in publishing and the digital world.
Education
2004-2009
BFA | Animation & Visual Effects
The Academy of Art University
Majored in Traditional Animation and Visual Effects and minored in Character Design and Illustration at The Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA. Studied watercolor landscape painting in Corciano, Italy, under Chuck Pyle.
2016-2019
M. Ed. | Curriculum Design
Regent University
Regent’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum & Instruction prepared me to develop and deliver effective instructional opportunities for diverse students in learning settings. The aspirational goal of the degree is to design curriculum for museums that have art programs that provide the opportunity for artistic expression and learning in underprivileged communities.
2024-2025
Graphic Design Specialization
CalArts
Graphic design is all around us, in a myriad of forms, both on screen and in print, yet it is always made up of images and words to create a communication goal. This specialization exposes students to the fundamental skills required to make sophisticated graphic design: process, historical context, and communication through image-making and typography.
2025-Present
UI / UX Design Specialization
CalArts
The UI/UX Design Specialization brings a design-centric approach to user interface and user experience design, and offers practical, skill-based instruction centered around a visual communications perspective, rather than on one focused on marketing or programming alone. You’ll learn current best practices and conventions in UX design and apply them to create effective and compelling screen-based experiences for websites or apps.