About Sarah
Sarah Regan Snavely cannot remember a time when art was not part of her life. From a small child, Snavely loved building objects and creating. Always encouraged by supportive parents and friends, Snavely pushed her creativity in many ways. Clay and printmaking mediums have always been her favorites. She still has her first clay project - a hand-built dog - which sits in her studio to this day.
Snavely is inspired by many things, among them, her four retired racing Greyhounds. Living among them and observing their vivid, unspoken language, their personality strengths and faults, and the shapes that make up their body type and the things that interest and inspire her most. To Snavely, dogs are the best vehicle to convey her ideas that make up the content and purpose of her work.
Snavely was born and educated in Bowman, North Dakota. She moved to Minnesota in 1993 to attend Minnesota State University - Moorhead, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Arts (emphasis in Printmaking).
Late 2003, Snavely return to southwestern North Dakota with her pack of Greyhound dogs and the idea that she would never stay. Snavely rediscovered the light and skies unique to this area. She is pleasantly surprised at how these wonderful qualities are creeping into her work. At her studio she works on both etching and with clay - Snavely finds satisfaction with both mediums and tries to work at something every day.
Snavely’s work is displayed in public and private collections in fifteen countries as well as all fifty United States. She regularly exhibits in juried art shows nationwide and has received numerous honors including an award at the prestigious Art Show at the Dog Show.
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