Studio Portraits Studio Portraits serve as a living sketchbook comprised of charcoal portraits rendered by Michele West capturing students who have studied within the studios at The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art, A Center for Cultural Arts. These unique portraits are made available exclusively for acquisition by the family of the student/ subject. To request or order your very own custom portrait commission, we invite you to contact The.. Read More

Throughout history events have been recorded in varied forms of remembrance. The autumn season has always been my favorite time of year. I think it’s ironic that Fall holds the shades of my favorite color. To me, fall symbolizes a precursor to winter, the gathering of happiness, the counting of blessings, and a chance to feel the cool energy of life. It is a time of preparation, an opportunity for.. Read More

Peaceful Energy Flows through Artistic Meditation As we make ourselves busy around the studio and gallery today, we are preparing to introduce a new progam and it is wonderful to have a space to breathe. Today we are sharing what we have found to be a treasure for life and one of our greatest helps. Our breath is our gift for life. Many times in our culture we are afraid.. Read More

Michele West, co-founder and resident artist of the Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art will occasionally share posts, blogs and written works here. We invite you to check back often for the very latest.