Sandra Marshall is a Phoenix-based artist known for her diverse creative work, including fine art oil paintings, food art, and a strong dedication to dog rescue efforts.
Here's a breakdown of her work and passions:
Food Art: Sandra Marshall gained significant recognition for her imaginative food art, where she transforms fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients into whimsical and often comical characters and scenes. This passion emerged from her desire to make healthy eating fun for her children. She has authored two food art books: "The Razzleberry Wackadoodle Garden" (for children) and "One Hot Night at the Veggie Bar" (for adults, with a more humorous and at times suggestive tone). Her food art has been featured on various television networks and in media.
Dog Rescue: A significant recent shift in her focus has been towards dog rescue. After adopting a rescue dog named Theodore, he became a central theme in her life and art. She now creates art to support rescue organizations, including a line of oil paintings and prints, and takes commissions for her food art creations, often with a portion benefiting animal welfare.
Impressionist Painter (and other styles): While the search results don't explicitly label her solely as an "impressionist painter," it's clear she works with oil paints and has a background in traditional art forms. Her fine art includes oil paintings, and she has a degree in Early Childhood Education with an emphasis in art education and painting from ASU. She's also created portraits and murals. Her early training included working with oils, pastels, acrylics, and mixed media.
* Other Artistic Ventures:
She previously owned and operated "Be An Artist Studio" in Phoenix, which offered painting classes, events, and other creative activities.
She co-founded "Porta a Porta," a company that brought aspiring artists from the U.S. to Italy for art instruction amidst the Tuscan landscapes.
She has a line of boutique painting boxes, books, and calendars.
She teaches large group painting classes, including on Zoom.
She has also worked as a portrait painter, mural artist, and art director, even painting backdrops for the Disney Channel.
Sandra Marshall's mission is to spread the joy of art and creativity. She is a prolific artist who combines her talents with her passions for healthy living and animal welfare.
