Sarah Jarvis-Deschamps
Thank you for visiting! I’m a Portrait artist in Calgary, specialising in figurative subjects and portraiture. I’ve been drawing and painting since I could hold a pencil.
Portraiture is what I love the most. The beauty of a face is so much more than the physical distribution of it’s features, the intangible, exquisite qualities in a person’s expression is where their magic is, finding and distilling those qualities into a two dimensional piece of art the most wonderful
I draw inspiration from John Singer Sargent’s beautifully subversive portraits, William Turner’s wild and dangerous landscapes, David Hockney’s vibrant and ballsy compositions, and the luminous mastery of light and drama displayed by the Baroque painters.
Artist’s Statement
As an artist, my work serves as a testament to both the power and fragility of the human experience, celebrating the inherent beauty that resides within every face.
Exhibitions:
VISUAL RHYTHMS
Influx Gallery, London
2022
DIVINITY
Influx Gallery, London
2023
(Read the artist Interview)