Today we’d like to introduce you to Sarah Suzanne Noble.
Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?
I grew up on a farm in Indiana, have loved art since I was small. My brain takes pictures, I can still see the sun setting over the Indiana cornfields. I studied and received a Masters of Architecture in 2008. My eye became trained to see light and detail in a new way. Marriage, living and working in Chicago I now have two silly children. Two years ago I reherniated my back, it was a horrible injury that left me bedridden with small children to care for. “Be still and know that I am God,” from the psalms gave me such peace during this time. I sought beauty, I wrote about suffering, I sketched in my journal, I started water coloring while in bed. I balanced the colors on my stomach and the water beside my arm. When I was healthy enough to walk, I started going on short walks with my children in the winter. My mind still focused on color and beauty I started taking photos of whatever I saw. The old architectural trim of a house, a shopping cart against a tree, a construction fence with ivy, whatever had color, pattern, or light I would photograph. My eyes became trained to see beauty in alleys, in old buildings and in the ordinary.
Please tell us about your art.
I photograph neighborhoods, I photograph the country side, I photograph Chicago. I paint watercolor still life, architectural details and landscape scenes. I experiment with acrylic, ink and charcoal. My focus is on finding beauty in the ordinary and seeking what is noble, lovely and pure. My hope is that others might experience the beauty I have seen, or pause and think about why something I have made or photographed is beautiful.
What do you think about conditions for artists today? Has life become easier or harder for artists in recent years? What can cities like ours do to encourage and help art and artists thrive?
It’s very difficult to survive or thrive as an artist. The social media support and community support are great, the challenge is to make any source of income that is more than what you have invested in supplies, competitions and general market fees. I think the city could continue to support community groups that bring art to the public, either by awareness or funding. Also for the public to shop small and local, to partner with Chicago artist in business, and celebrate the incredible talent that is located here in this Historic City.
How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
My work is updated on my website sarahsuzannenoble.com, it is available to purchase through storiestoart.com. There is a collective gallery In Lincoln Park called Fortunate Discoveries where my work is displayed. I also am an artist with Bucktown Gallery, SOTA Chicago, and Echoes of Chicago. My Instagram is #sarahsuzannenoble. I am always pursuing a variety of avenues. August 17th I had a Solo Exhibit with a Chiropractors office I have grown close too.
Contact Info:
- Website: Sarahsuzannenoble.com
- Email: sarahsue.noble@gmail.com
- Instagram: #sarahsuzannenoble
- Other: Storiestoart.com
Image Credit:
Sarah Suzanne Noble
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