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Sara A. Wilcox


Artist Biography
Born: Santa Barbara, California

Wilcox studied fine arts at Santa Barbara City College while finishing high school
and received a BFA in fine arts with an emphasis in painting from Arizona State University.
She is known for her vibrant color palettes, her understanding of complex and provocative
composition work, and her positive nature that seems to be woven into each piece.
All this and more carry through in her paintings, murals, illustrations, web and
graphic design work.

Solo & Group Exhibitions - Paintings

1996  Liquid Karma Gallery, Tempe, AZ Solo Exhibition

1997  Nym Club, Santa Barbara, CA Solo Exhibition

1998  Douglas Parshall Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA Group Exhibition

2000  Synergy Festival, Santa Barbara, CA Group Exhibition

2003  Red’s Espresso Bar & Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA Group Exhibition

2004  Elements Restaurant, Santa Barbara, CA Group Exhibition

2004  Pulse Art Show, Santa Barbara, CA Group Exhibition

2004  Caruso Woods Fine Art Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA Group Exhibition

2004  Studio Opening, Carpinteria, CA Solo Exhibition

2005  Studio Valentine Show, Carpinteria, CA Solo Exhibition

2005  Christmas Show at the Studio, Carpinteria, CA Solo Exhibition

2006  Rods & Roses Event, Carpinteria, CA Group Exhibition

2006  Studio Valentine Show, Carpinteria, CA Solo Exhibition

2006  Christmas Show at the Studio, Carpinteria, CA Group Exhibition

2007 Valentino Love Show at the Studio, Carpinteria, CA Group Exhibition

2007 Lifespan Development, 4 paintings in office lobby, Carpinteria, CA

Permanent Collections - Murals

2001  School Hallway – Reading Mural, Gardena School, CA

2002  School Entryway – Children & Vine Mural, Gardena School, CA

2002  School Library – Reading Character Mural, Gardena School, CA

2002  School Hallway – Math Mural, Gardena School, CA

2002  School Entrance – Logo Mural, Gardena School, CA

2002  School Auditorium - Dragon Logo Mural, 135th Elementary School, CA

2002  Private Home - Grape Leaves & Vines, Port Hueneme, CA

2003  School Lunch Area - Restoration of Japanese Mural, Gardena School, CA

2003  School Auditorium – Arts Prototype Mural, Gardena School, CA

2003  School Auditorium – Friendship Mural, Gardena School, CA

2003  Private Home - Jungle Scene, Venice Beach, CA

2003  Peace With Justice Center - Logo & Educational Theme, Venice Beach, CA

2003  Private Home - Marine Scene, Laguna Beach, CA

2004  School Library – U.S. History Mural, Gardena School, CA

2004  Wall Canvas Mural -  Wedding Renaissance Mural, Santa Barbara, CA

2005 Private Home - Nursery Rhyme Mural, Santa Barbara, CA

2006 Curves, Exterior Window Murals, Santa Barbara, CA

2006 Curves, 3 Interior Murals, Santa Barbara, CA

2007 Pilates Studio, Interior Murals, Santa Barbara, CA

2007 Private Home - Window Vine Mural, Santa Barbara, CA

Education

Santa Barbara City College
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Arizona State University
The University of Life!