SARAH HOLTBY

Sarah Holtby

— Self-taught, Aspiring, Artist

As a self-taught artist, educated in the discipline of Science, I am often asked how I balance between these two seemingly conflicting realms of interests. Yet, the more I learn, the more I discover the difficulty arises only in trying to separate the two subjects; they are so closely related that I have a difficult time discerning between them. In my scientific studies, I learned that ‘form’ goes hand-in-hand with ‘function’, an overlying theme in biology. I am artistically fascinated with ‘the form’, and to how to study it visually, and also scientifically fascinated by how and why ‘the form’ functions. I am in constant amazement at the beautiful, complex and intricate ‘forms’ that surround me. For me, the motivation is the same for both disciplines, the desire to experience and study the environment and to create something as a result.

Pricing for Custom Photo-Realism Drawings

5″x7″= $200-$300

8×10″= $250-$500

11×14″= $500-$750

16×20″ = $750-$1500

32×40″= $3000 and Up

Larger = case by case estimate

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

A formal estimate can be prepared upon review of image and client expectations

*rates vary due to details and medium
**additional fees may be added if editing of reference photo is required prior to drawing commencement
***fees for framing or shipping are not included in estimate (shipping will require extra care)

TIMING:

Time to complete work will depend on size and complexity, it can range from days, weeks, to months to complete (small drawings vs large). More information can be made available upon review of the project.

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