About the Artist

Sara Risley lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and in the depths of winter, wonders why. Born and raised in Elgin, Illinois, she got her BFA in photography and film arts from Southern Methodist University and, after a 27 year career as a portrait photographer making everyone look pretty, she was sick of reality and escaped into abstract art. She paints, collages, and creates photographic art all abstractly. Her photographic creations begin with her own digital photographs then she lets her quirky vision blend and meld different images into fine artwork. She loves going to the theater, writing, and reading.