Sara Qualey Paintings

Although I wanted this arrangement to have a random look, I spent a fair amount of time designing the composition. I d...

I painted this hen from life... in my studio. Ok, she is mounted. I wanted to create the atmosphere of a dimly lit chicken...

I'm continuing to have fun with the "Lure Series". Each painting is 8" x 8" x 1.5"...

In June my friend Judy and I took a portrait workshop from William Schneider at the Peninsula School of Art in Door County, WI. The emphasis...

Over the past couple of years, I've enjoyed painting in a square format. I'm not sure why, but I do love a grid. Here are some works...

Although I deal with light and shadow in all my paintings, I tried something different with these two. There is a strong cast shadow running...

Jane, our niece (and my favorite model), visited us this winter. She was kind enough to pose outside while I shot...

This winter I worked on a series of lure paintings. I'm fascinated by the elegant and sometimes wacky designs...

In a couple of weeks the farmers' market in Cable will be open for the season. I always look forward to my Saturday trips to buy beautif...

I was thinking about achieving a sense of space when I set up this composition using complim...