The paintings of Sarah Riley are inspired by nature, folklore, and dreams. Riley has a deep and sincere reverence for nature and the creatures that dwell there. The tradition of storytelling and making sense of the world through legends, lore, and creativity are an important part of every culture, and Riley strives to capture this narrative, story-like quality in her art.

Riley’s background in Art Therapy and Ecopsychology has honed her lifelong belief that art IS therapy, and it is her ongoing goal to make art which elicits catharsis and serenity for its viewers.

Riley enjoys working in a variety of media, but her absolute favorite medium is oil paint. The buttery texture and innately vivid colors, as well as the transparent, jewel-like appearance, ensorcel her, and she finds joy and solace in every brush stroke. The familiar, repetitive motions of laying down the paint, blending and building it into meaningful imagery, feels like practicing magick.