Posts Tagged ‘Sarah Coyne’

Carmine Magazine: What drives you to create? Also, what inspires you and your work?
Sarah Coyne: I find everything in the natural world utterly fascinating. The open ocean and outer space terrify me but all of the things in, around and under both are wonderful. Most of my work features animals, of which I’ve always been a big fan and I love the fact that making a painting or print of an animal let’s you have one and keep it in your home – in a way. I make art because I have no idea what I would do otherwise. How do non-artists fill their free time? It’s a mystery to me. I bet they have lots of time to read books and go to the beach.
And I’m mainly fueled by copious amounts of milky, sugary tea.

CM: Were you formally trained in art or self taught? Do you think it has helped you or hindered you?
SC: I have my BFA in Illustration from Mass. College of Art. The department was tough and my feelings are mixed, but I learned a lot about the business of illustration and art in general. I think it’s helped me a great deal in my endeavors as a working artist and crafter. Like everyone says, I wish I had been as focused and confident then as I have grown to be in the years since graduation.
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