telling stories of the natural world through woodblock printmaking
I make limited-edition woodcuts using vegetable oil-based inks. Each print is hand-made and unique. Imperfections are expected and part of what makes each piece special. A print will touch my hands many times before being finished.
hi, I’m sarah.
she/her
I am a printmaker, gardener, and environmentalist. I create my block prints in the woods of New Hampshire to tell nature’s stories. Stories from my own backyard, like the slow creep of the hemlock woolly adelgid, to such global hotspots as the coral reefs. But mostly I stick to my own backyard, because that is where I first discovered my deep passion for the natural world — that passion that has driven my career and now motivates me to make.
A former environmental educator with a masters’ degree in ecological design, I have always been intrigued by the connection between humans and the natural world. As I have grown, so too has my aspiration to inspire people to become as invested in protecting the natural world as I am. And from my woodcut studio, I strive to do just that, from telling stories with each print, to creating hand-crafted reusable goods with minimal waste to help lower our environmental impact, to giving a percentage of sales to hard-working conservation/community organizations.
tell stories, lower the impact, give back
When I’m not carving away, my favorite activities involve getting my hands dirty in the garden, hiking new and old trails, exploring the rocky seacoast, and cooking and eating local food.
I share my art and stories on social media so if you’d like to hear more, follow along! If you have questions, feel free to contact me.
Upcoming Events
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Art in the Barn
June 12 10-3, reception 5-8:30
June 13 10-5
Cox Reservation in Essex, MA
Art in the Barn is one of the North Shore’s premier art events, showcasing the exceptional work of more than 120 regional artists across a diverse range of media. This celebrated, juried show has been a tradition for more than 30 years.
Proceeds from this event benefit Greenbelt’s land conservation efforts, supporting the preservation of beloved landscapes throughout the region.
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Annual Craftsmen Fair
Aug 1-9, 2026
10-5 every day
Mt Sunapee Resort, NH
I’ll be having a demo booth this year; come to watch me carve/print woodcuts in my pop-up studio!
The Annual Craftsmen’s Fair began in 1933 and runs for nine days each year, featuring the juried work of hundreds of members with sales booths, interactive demonstrations, and curated exhibitions attracting over 20,000 visitors annually.
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Brunswick Guild Fine Craft Show
Oct 24-25, 2026
10-4 pm
Fort Andross Mill Complex
14 Maine Street
Brunswick, MaineThe 10th annual Guild Fine Craft Show: Brunswick. Shop 40 fine craft exhibitor booths within the beautiful and historic halls of Fort Andross Mill Complex overlooking the Androscoggin River.
thank you to these shops for carrying my work
Supporting local community and environment is not only a guideline for subject matter but also technique. I use nontoxic methods of printmaking, like vegetable oil-based inks that wash out with biodegradable soap and water. I purchase material from locally owned businesses whenever possible, and use compostable plastic sleeves and recyclable cardboard to transport my work.
process
Every block print starts with a sketch. I transfer the sketch (in reverse) to a block of either wood or linoleum, and carve it out using carving tools. Once the block is carved, I roll on a layer of ink, lay the paper on top and run it all through my press. If the print will be needing additional colors, I either carve more of the block before adding a separate color, or carve a new block for each additional color.
Every print that comes from my studio is hand-printed using these traditional block printing techniques.
