Sara Alvord uses traditional oil painting, the beauty of the human soul, and the magnificence of nature to reflect upon the precious moments that fill each day. Sara’s paintings are created to influence the world by helping each of us become more aware of ourselves and others, learning to treasure the time we are given in our lives.
As a freelance artist, Sara Alvord expresses character through each person’s facial expressions and the grace and beauty of wildlife. Using a warm color palette and ultra-smooth linen canvas, she is able capture minute details of each subject. Following the great masters of the traditionalist style, Sara Alvord uses a golden mean canvas, aligning the focal points of her work through golden ratios.
Competitions & Awards
Facing the Tempest, Frames Unlimited Show, 2021
Facing the Tempest, Art Prize, 2021
Self Portrait winner, Jerry Artarama's Portrait contest, 2019
Michigan Wildlife, Art Prize, Moosejaw, Grand Rapids, 2018
Nature's Elegance, 2nd place, Juried Fine Arts Exhibition, Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 2018
Nature's Elegance, Elk Rapids Art Show, 2018
Stained Glass Kio, Delphi Glass Festival, Lansing MI, 2018
Watercolor Wood Ducks, 1st Place, Michigan Wildlife Competition, Grand Rapids, 2018
Fox Hop, Art Prize, Grand Rapids, 2017
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
2017 - Art Prize - Grand Rapids
2017 - Nature Photography - Ionia
2016- Ionia community theater- Ionia
1st place Dow Art Contest - Midland