Sara lives and works in historic New Market with her Husband, children (ages 13-19), and two dogs, Molly (Chocolate Lab) and Sami (Boxer). "I live a very busy life between family, friends, and art. I am living what I love."

One of Sara's lines of art reflects her love of women having fun together. One of her designs in the "Girls' Weekend" Series is four beach chairs with tropical drinks and flip flops scattered around. "I titled this design `Time Out Chairs', because big girls need time out too! I joke with customers: ’It's the women escaping line of art. We always come back; we just need a little `Time Out'!"

Sara also loves time with the "girls." She had two sisters growing up and loved to spend time with them. "My dream for us was to be like `The Golden Girls', retreating to the tropics together after a happy life with family." Unfortunately, Sara's younger sister was diagnosed with malignant melanoma in the spring of 2005 and passed from the disease six months later. It was a tragedy beyond tragedies, and a life changing experience for Sara. "We go about life as if there are many tomorrows, but sometimes there are not. I always hug my family good bye and let them know I love them. I appreciate all the friendships in my life, and hope to never take them for granted.”

Sara's loss also motivated her to break away from an employment with a screen printing company, where she designed t-shirts for many years. “They were a good company, especially during my sister's illness, but it was time for me to step out.” With the encouragement and support of her husband, Sara opened her own graphic art studio and clothing boutique in historic New Market, Maryland. "I needed a venue where I could meet the people daily, share my joy of art and life."

Sara is now on the board of the Joanna M. Nicolay Melanoma Foundation and helps them with

their graphic art needs. "They are a wonderful group of people trying to spread the news about melanoma. It is a very aggressive cancer, and the general public is not as aware as they need to be. Tanning beds are not safe. Melanoma is one of the leading causes of death in young women. So many people come into my shop that have been diagnosed with or have a close friend or family member diagnosed with melanoma. If caught early, it is very treatable. Get your moles checked!"