Peaceful Places

Sara Linda Poly creates a sense of atmosphere and depth in her soft, ethereal landscapes

Thave always been at home under the open sky. To try and capture in paint the beauty and mystery of nature is a joy like no other-it is like coming home.

My happy place has always been in nature. I have done a lot of traveling and camping all over the country and abroad observing natural beauty of all kinds. I have a special interest in trees and skies, sunsets and sunrises. Over many years I have painted plein air and sketched many outdoor scenes to use as a basis for the large studio work I like to do. I use some photography but don't depend on it too much lest I lose the freshness of the scene. Often I paint from memory or my imagination.