Letting go

Letting go

Heartbroken is off to a new home, it’s always been a favourite of mine and I’m happy to know it is giving pleasure and meaning to others. It’s proved popular at the exhibition and received quite a lot of comments in the book. Selling art is a joy and a pleasure,...
Rural Arts quiz Sarah Pym

Rural Arts quiz Sarah Pym

Rural Arts asked Sarah a series of question in the run up to the exhibition. What is your background? (e.g. your name/where are you based?)  My name is Sarah Pym and I’m based in Thirsk, I moved to North Yorkshire in 2019. I’ve had a very...
The late Mary Gilkerson

The late Mary Gilkerson

Art reaches the deepest parts of us, sometimes so deep that we can be almost stunned by its effect. it can cheer, enthral and sometimes even stop us in our tracks. I was deeply saddened and shocked this week to learn of Mary Gilkerson’s gentle passing in her sleep...
If Feelings Could Talk…

If Feelings Could Talk…

So if feelings could talk, what would they tell us? “A picture says 1000 words” is a well used phrase, and Sarah’s upcoming exhibition is full of colour, energy, mark making and feelings. I wonder what each picture will say to you? To find out more come to Rural Arts,...
New beginnings

New beginnings

  Since 2017 Sarah has experienced so much change. Moving from Herefordshire, briefly to Oxfordshire, and then northwards again to finally settle in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Everything, including the Studio contents, was packed and stored until the end of 2019...