My name is Sarah Flenner, I am a painter and sculptor with a background in Technical Arts and Special Effects. After working in the film industry and as a sculptor for Madame Tussaud’s, I turned my focus to capturing the essence of dogs with oil paint and soft pastels.

I’m interested in the contrasts of the canine world. The predatory nature of dogs and their bonds of devotion and fealty, as well as the way apparent stoicism sits alongside an ability to live joyously and with vitality. I use colour, texture and form to explore these concepts and attempt to unpack the myriad ways dogs are our therapists, mobile third spaces and mirrors.

I am committed to developing my mark-making style and continue to make efforts to push the boundaries of my work, aiming to convey both the emotional depth and dynamic beauty of my subjects.