Peaceful Places

Sara Linda Poly creates a sense of atmosphere and depth in her soft, ethereal landscapes

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Thave always been at home under the open sky. To try and capture in paint the beauty and mystery of nature is a joy like no other-it is like coming home.

My happy place has always been in nature. I have done a lot of traveling and camping all over the country and abroad observing natural beauty of all kinds. I have a special interest in trees and skies, sunsets and sunrises. Over many years I have painted plein air and sketched many outdoor scenes to use as a basis for the large studio work I like to do. I use some photography but don't depend on it too much lest I lose the freshness of the scene. Often I paint from memory or my imagination.