Sarah Frank
“I use art as a tool to make sense of the emotions I find difficult to express with words. While the imagery in my works does not always relate to how I feel while I am creating, I find peace within the creative process itself, rather than the finished product or image. My finished work represents my imagination: a dream world, or a glimpse of the opposite of reality. My inspiration comes from media such as books and movies and the world around me, specifically nature and plant life. When drawing my main subjects include human beings, real people in my life, fictional characters in shows, or original characters from my imagination. I have explored and experimented with many materials in my work, but the imagery usually remains planted in the fun, fantastical, and eclectic style. Artmaking is what I am meant to be doing on this earth, and through artmaking, I hope to connect and help others find similar peace in the creative process.”

Cardboard Castle, 2022, Cardboard sculpture, hot glue, and acrylic paint. Base: 22X16 in Height: 18in

Frederick the Giant Moth, 2022, Multimedia sculpture, fur, fabric, muslin, felt, buttons, embroidery thread, and wire. Wings:20in Body:9in Height: 2in

Collage, 2022, color paper, magazine clippings, postcards, tickets, notes, and stickers. 11.5x8.5in

El Duende, 2023, Acrylic paint on canvas, 17x24 in

Self-portrait, 2022, Procreate sketch, 8.5x11.5 in

Moth Print, 2022, Linocut block print with black India ink, on paper. 5x7 in

Castle on the Hill, 2023, Oil paint on canvas, 17x24in

Plant life, 2023, Lumen on photo paper. 8x5in

Playing Cards, 2023, Oil painting on shell. 6x4 in

Tim Curry as IT, 2023, Riso print on paper, from procreate sketch. 10x8in

Feyre, 2024, Procreate sketch with color. 11x11in

The Breakfast Club, 2024, Procreate sketch. 11.5x 11in

Ellie, 2024, Cyanotype print from procreate sketch, on paper. 10x8in

Plant life 2, 2024, Cyanotype print, plant life, salt, turmeric, vinegar/water, and soap bubbles on paper. 9x6 in

Plant life 1, 2024, Cyanotype print, plant life, salt, turmeric, vinegar/water, and soap bubbles on paper. 9x6 in
Sarah Frank
Art Therapy ‘24
Sarah Frank is an artist from Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Her work includes fantastical, colorful, and eclectic imagery. Drawing, digital artwork, and painting are her most common mediums, but she also explores materials such as cardboard, collaging, jewelry making, as well as alternative photo processes. Sarah will graduate in May 2024 with a bachelor's in art therapy degree from Temple University. She began her art therapy studies at Tyler School of Art and Architecture in August 2021. Her plans include working in an art therapy-related job post-graduation, and her goal is to get a master's degree in art therapy and become a registered Art Therapist.