Sarah Hope
Sarah Hope | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1975 (age 50–51) |
| Education | Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf |
| Alma mater | Royal Drawing School |
Sarah Hope (born 1975)[1] is a Welsh artist. Hope was awarded joint second prize winner of the Llanfairpwll Big Draw and was shortlisted for the Jerwood Drawing Prize.[2]
With her twin sister, Nichola Hope, she produces visual artwork documenting the Welsh National Opera and occasionally paints and draws live.[3][4] Collectively they have worked on international projects with Monte Carlo Opera, Melbourne Opera, Tasmanian Storytelling Festival and Los Angeles St. David's Day Festival.[5]
Both sisters use pen, ink, and charcoal in their work, while Sarah specializes in drawing and working from pottery casts, and has furthered this study at the Atelier Lack in Minnesota.
Early life
Sarah and her twin sister Nichola were born in Cardiff, Wales. She is of Welsh and Irish descent, and attended The Prince's Drawing School, London.[6]
References
- ^ Jones, Peter W; Hitchman, Isabel (2015). Post War to Post Modern: A Dictionary of Artists in Wales. Gomer Press. ISBN 978-184851-8766.
- ^ "Sarah Hope, artist with a connection to Wales (Pontypridd, Barry, South Wales)". The Original Famous Welsh Website. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
- ^ "Sarah and Nichola Hope". Oriel Washington Gallery. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
- ^ "In pictures: Drawing Welsh National Opera". BBC South East Wales. 16 December 2010. Archived from the original on 16 March 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
- ^ "LA celebrates St David's Day with Welsh festival". Wales World Wide. 3 June 2013. Archived from the original on 11 March 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
- ^ "Artist twins inspired by opera". Wales Online. 27 January 2011. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
Further reading
- "In Pictures: Drawing the Welsh National Opera". BBC South East Wales. Archived from the original on 16 March 2016.