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
It’s in the Details
Working with vintage paper always means I’m paying attention to the smallest details, because they are the ones that lead the composition and create the story.
Worth Keeping
Poster sized letters inspire me to print large pages and create new abstract art.
