A working journal from Driftway Studio in Rhode Island. I write about my artwork, the process, materials, and the slow, often meandering work of making things by hand.
From Ledger to Abstraction: The Sterling Collection
It began with a Kentucky doctor’s ledger.
The story behind the collection for my show at Rart Gallerie in Evian-les-Bains, France. On view from September to December 2026.
© 2026, Sarah Z Short, Nineteen in January, 24” x 18”, Found paper and fabric and acrylic paint and ink
More, Always More
Why do I keep adding more papers? A day in the studio wrestling with minimalism—and what my scraps taught me about it.
Things Taped to Sticks
Forage in the woods, the city streets, the beach, and your own studio. Tape what you find to sticks and dip them into ink to make endless marks.
