Sarah Schryver May 2014 Visual Language Vol 3 No 5 iss 2

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May 2014 Volume 3 No. 5

VISUAL LANGUAGE contemporary fine art

Sara Schryver

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A self-taught equine artist, Sarah Schryver was born and raised in the Interior of British Columbia, Canada. Sarah grew up without her own horse, but a western lifestyle was always a large part of Sarah’s household. Being a boot maker’s daughter, she learned to make her first pair of cowboy boots at the age of twelve. Having an artistic influence and a fascination for horses, Sarah was continually drawing and trying to improve her work.

At fifteen, Sarah began riding for a professional horse trainer, maintaining older show horses, riding colts, assisting at shows and later even competing herself. Having ridden two year old colts to seasoned show horses Sarah has been greatly exposed to the behavior and movement of horses and the lifestyle that surrounds them.

“My lifetime of interest and fascination for horses has always been the inspiration for my art. In my work, I strive to portray their powerful movement, captivating stance and touching emotions.

My primary focus is to capture a moment in time that connects people, on a primal level, to the equine essence.

My drawings are created in charcoal, which is rich in contrast and has its own unique layering.

I use various shades of charcoal to create the textures of reflective metal, pliable leather and soft, silky hair. Using shadows of light to highlight these textures, I aim to create depth and realism in my art.”

Sarah remains connected to the equine world and much of its heritage, and is devoted to portraying the equine essence through her charcoal art and preserving the western culture through boot making.

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Braids and Bands

Business Boots

Left Page: Into the Light

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Far Away Thoughts

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Cowhorse Clothing

Next Move

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Rope and Rubber

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