Today we’d like to introduce you to Sarah Losey.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
My dream of becoming an artist began in high school. That dream led me to the beautiful campus of Texas State University in San Marcos, where I earned my BFA in Communication Design and Printmaking.
After graduating, I worked in graphic design, but when the economy took a downturn in 2008, I pivoted toward another lifelong dream of travel. I left the country for the first time and moved to Seoul, South Korea to teach English. That experience was transformative and sparked what would become a decade of global exploration. Following two years living abroad, I became an international flight attendant and have since traveled to 49 countries around the world.
When life on the go grew tiring, I decided it was time to establish some roots and moved to Dallas, where I reconnected with my creative foundation by teaching art—first in Dallas ISD and later in Fort Worth ISD after meeting my husband.
The birth of my daughter in 2021 was a major turning point. I felt a deep calling to fully embrace that original dream of being an artist and to be a brave example for her. Returning to art has been a healing journey. I am working to find my inner voice and confront the reasons I’ve struggled to express myself in the past. This process of facing insecurities has become a path toward healing, growth, and honesty, both as a mother and as an artist.
I’m currently pursuing my MFA at Texas Woman’s University and am incredibly grateful for the space it gives me to explore and develop my artistic voice. I’m also thankful for the amazing community and opportunities that have unearthed since I fully committed to my art practice. Most recently, I am excited to share that I have just completed a 2,880-square-foot mural in the medical district of Fort Worth! The address is 901 College Ave if you would like to see it in person.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It’s been a winding and slightly bumpy road. The path I’ve taken hasn’t always been the most direct, but I truly feel I’ve landed in a good place. Some of the bumps along the way have come from within, including my own insecurities and a long-running battle with perfectionism, both in my personal life and in my artistic practice.
I’ve also experienced career changes that weren’t always by choice. Those moments pushed me to reflect, adapt, and grow in unexpected ways. Over time, I’ve learned to see roadblocks not as failures but as opportunities to reevaluate what really matters. Every twist and turn has shaped the artist and the person I’m becoming.
I am always working to be a better version of myself, and while that can be tiring, it is also what keeps me moving forward.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
My work spans painting, textiles, printmaking, and public art, but at its core, it is rooted in minimalism, meditation, and emotional resonance. I use color, repetition, and form to explore internal states like presence, vulnerability, and transition. I often work in series and systems, creating pieces that reflect personal rhythms and the world around me.
I’m especially drawn to concentric forms, subtle tonal transitions, and the emotional impact of color. I want my work to be felt as much as it is seen. I hope to create quiet, contemplative planes that offer the viewer a chance to pause, reflect, and return to themselves.
What I’m most proud of is that I kept coming back to art, even when life pulled me in different directions. I’ve worked as a designer, a teacher, and a flight attendant, and through all of it, the desire to create never left me. Now that I’m fully committed to my practice, I see all of those paths as part of what makes my work unique. I bring a wide lens and a personal sensitivity to everything I make.
What sets me apart is the intention and care I bring to each piece—whether it’s a 2,800-square-foot mural or a hand-stitched quilt square. I plan and work deliberately, allowing the process itself to become part of the meaning.
Are there any important lessons you’ve learned that you can share with us?
The most important lesson I’ve learned is that the only thing we truly have access to is the present moment. It’s good to have a vision for the future, but it’s just as important to hold it lightly and focus on making the best choice right now. The past is gone, and the future isn’t something we can reach from here. Presence is the only real place where life can happen.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.sarahbaleslosey.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbl.art.studio/
Image Credits
Lauren Rushing
