Sarah Jarvis-Deschamps
Calgary Portrait Artist
Commissions are available.
I am based in Calgary.

Custom portraits offer a unique and meaningful way to honor life's important moments and preserve cherished memories. They capture a fleeting instant, transforming it into a timeless treasure that holds lasting significance.
As an artist, I specialize in digital painting with Photoshop, although I also explore the rich and traditional medium of oil painting. While my primary focus lies in creating captivating portraits, I find creative release in experimenting with multi media collage and painting expansive dreamscapes. A firm believer in the inherent beauty of every individual, I approach my work without any particular agenda or political message. Instead, I see myself as a witness, capturing the powerful, chaotic, and delicate nature of humanity as I perceive it.
My decision to embrace the digital medium stems from a desire to make commissioned art more accessible. By eliminating the need for drying time, physical paint, and fixed canvas sizes, I can provide cost-effective solutions to my clients. Moreover, the digital realm offers unparalleled scalability, enabling me to effortlessly transform raw digital files into wall-sized masterpieces, sparing clients the expenses associated with scanning or photographic processes.
It’s worth it to mention that many of my subjects have commissioned me to create their portrait in order to celebrate themselves, which is an honour for me to do as well.
Thank you for visiting, and please get in touch if you’re thinking about gifting a portrait for yourself or someone you love.