About Sarah Hocking Art
Hello!
I'm Sarah, a mixed media artist from Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. In 2023, I reignited my passion for painting after a 15-year break, a journey I started to reconnect with my creativity after losing most of my vision in 2015. Since then, I've rarely been without a paintbrush in hand. Balancing life as a dedicated mother of three, a part-time psychology student, and a guide dog handler for my guide dog, Erin, I still manage to carve out time for my art amidst my busy schedule.
My artwork is a vivid reflection of the chaos that fills my life, serving as my sanctuary for relaxation and self-expression. My approach to painting is highly tactile, involving finger painting, stencils, markers, pastels, gouache, ink, and more. To overcome the challenges of working on finer details, I use assistive technologies and have found innovative tools like fine point applicators and even kitchen utensils to achieve precision in my pieces.
I view my art as "perfectly imperfect," a playful nod to the complex beauty of life. I believe that life, with its array of challenges and victories, mirrors the layered, textured beauty of my artwork. Through my pieces, I show that the blend of life's ups and downs creates a rich, vibrant masterpiece, brimming with depth and character.