Sandy Magrath
About
Sandy Magrath grew up in Norman, Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelors in Business Administration. She moved to Texas in 1987 to work in the banking industry. In 1997, she started a successful formula type racing car business with her husband called Texas Autosports. Texas Autosports sold and maintained Formula Mazda Race Cars and also managed the Southwest Formula Mazda Race Car Series. They sold the business in 2011 and spent a couple of years traveling around the country in their motorhome. In 2013, they moved back to Norman, OK and thereafter Sandy started exploring her artistic abilities. Sandy enjoys painting on canvas with acrylics. She has a contemporary style with a Southwest flair. Sandy shares her studio in her home with two rescued Border Collies named Lacey and Jade, often the subjects of her paintings.
Q&A
How did you start pet portraits?
I started painting my own dogs for my own walls.
What's your favorite animal to paint/sculpt/photograph etc?
Dogs!!! But I also like to paint wildlife such as bison, road runners, rabbits, etc.
Do you have any pets? Are they an inspiration in your work?
Absolutely! I've had dogs all of my life...all rescues....and I love painting them!
Any advice for artist getting into pet portrait work?
Do what you love and love what you do :-)
Do you take commissions?
Yes! email at konobiearts@gmail.com