Sandra strives to communicate her emotional reaction to a particular scene through the use of strong values and elements that lead the viewer into and through her paintings. Places she
has lived in and traveled to, have provided the subject matter and
experiences which influence her work. These include the plains of North Dakota and Nebraska as well as the mountains of Colorado and the Black Hills. She has traveled many times over seas and from coast to coast in the US.  She is well versed in the use of various mediums such as watercolor, acrylic, pastels, pen & ink and pencil. 
      She has won numerous awards, most recently the NELI (Nebraska Life Magazine) 2001 award,  ANAC 2001 Honorable Mention, NPVAG Patrons Award in 1997 and ANAC Award of Excellence in 1995.
     Sandra has taken classes from well known art instructors and teaches private art lessons for children. She holds a BA degree in Art Education and sells work locally as well as nationwide. Sandra has been instrumental in the development and operation of the Prairie Winds Art Center.
 
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