Originally from Pretoria, South Africa, I lived and worked in Cape Town from 1995-2022. I recently relocated to Maryland and have joined Artists & Makers Studios.
I hold a BA Visual Arts (2010) and an associate’s degree in journalism. Additionally, I have pursued continuing education and training, including mentorship, community arts facilitation, and volunteering.
Sarah Larsen is an American painter (b. April 20th, 1984) born and raised in Grand Island, Nebraska. Her art studios are currently based in Grand Island, NE and Baltimore, MD. She opened her 2nd art studio in June of 2022 to be centrally located on the east coast, and close to the water. Sarah’s line-artwork is organic, sinewy, and inspired by nature and love. Her works vary in size and are mixed media with acrylic, alcohol ink and pen.
Stacey Cruise has co-founded and administered four academically successful and richly diverse, Kindergarten-twelfth grade public charter schools for 3000+ students in Philadelphia. Additionally, Stacey co-founded and served as the Chief Executive Officer for American Paradigm Schools, a nonprofit educational management organization. Since 2014, she has been the founder and principal consultant for Legacy School Services, Inc., a school improvement consulting firm.
I started out in the arts when I was 5 years old, from singing to painting and many other things. I decided to further my knowledge at the Art Institute of Washington in Arlington, Virginia. I sharpened my skills and picked up some others. I graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor's Degree in Media Arts and Animation, and what does one do with a degree in Media Arts and Animation you ask.. Well, I can show you better than I can tell you.