SARAH KOTEN ABOUT

"I love art. I believe it can transform people."

- Beatrix Milhazes

The language of painting is my preferred form of self-expression. The curiosity and love I feel for the natural world find a voice with brush and paint. Color makes it sing.

The quality of light and its effects on the environment here in the Pacific Northwest is an endless source of fascination for me. The subtle changes it creates on the leaves,

flowers and trees are remarkable and art-worthy. I am never happier than when I'm trying to capture and recreate an image on the canvas, an interesting image. The challenge is captivating and all-consuming.

Northwest Artists Against Extinction

Sarah Koten is a member of the Northwest Artist Against Extinction, a creative collaboration between artists and advocates to support the restoration of the lower Snake River and its imperiled wild salmon and steelhead. Click here to view her profile and learn more about the organization.

Education

Sarah Koten has a BA in Art History from Northwestern University. She received an AAS from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She then received a Presidential Scholarship to attend the Art Institute of Chicago where she earned a Post-Baccalaureate in Painting and Drawing.