About Me
Hi, I’m Sandra.
I came to art after a head injury a few years ago, discovering in it a space to breathe, explore, and reconnect with the world. What began as simple curiosity grew into a passion for capturing what I see — and sometimes what I imagine.
Pastels became my first love, especially drawing dogs. I’ve taken many commissions from photographs and met countless “new friends” along the way.
I also create portraits for the charity Broken Biscuits, donating a percentage of each piece to support their incredible work helping disabled rescue dogs regain their freedom.
My work later expanded after connecting with award‑winning photojournalist Simon Townsley, whose images of life in Afghanistan inspired a powerful and humbling new direction in my art.
I’m now building my own creative space at northofobscura.com, where I can wander freely between subjects and mediums. I’d love for you to join me there.
You can also find my work at my solo exhibitions at Grange Court in Leominster in June and November, and again during h.Art week (5–13 September).
Contact: 07875 712644
Email: northofobscura@gmail.com
Latest work
Latest Works
Recently, I have been captivated by images of a blues and jazz club, drawn in by the 'feel' of the music that spilled out as the door was briefly opened.
Join me on this journey ...
He stands in the warm glow of the stage lights, saxophone poised like an extension of his breath, each note carrying the weight of untold stories. The melody drifts through the room- slow, smoky and spellbinding - drawing every ear into its quiet gravity. When the final note fades, the silence lingers, as if the music refuses to let go.