Dreams are an infinite source of wonder, especially for artist Sara Drennan, who finds her dreamscapes to be a strong conduit for capturing the surreal and abstract. From the joyful feeling of floating across the sky, to the darkness experienced in nightmares, her “kaleidascapes”, as she calls them, are multifaceted visions of her mind. Layering her work with natural elements, dreams, memories and hidden images.
Sara is a multidisciplinary artist who works in a variety of mediums and over the years she has worked with ceramics, photography, graphic design, printmaking, fiber arts, mixed media, and large-scale murals. When Sara is not art-making, you can find her teaching art, hiking in the Sierras, gravel cycling, and skateboarding.
MURALS
Muralist, Ethospere Studio, Bakersfield, California —Present
Downtown Vicinity Architectural Mural
Muralist, Grizzly Cycles, Bakersfield, California —2022
Panorama Vista Preserve Mural
Muralist, Arts Council of Kern, Bakersfield, California —2019
Panorama Park Project
Muralist, Great Change Brewing Company, Bakersfield, California —2019
For the love of hops and barley mural
Muralist, Old Town Kern Beautification Project, Bakersfield, California —2018
Luigis Restaurant and Delicatessen Mural
Muralist, Private Residence, Bakersfield, California —2015
Half Dome Mural
Muralist, CACC, Bakersfield, California —2010
South Chester Beautification Project
EXHIBITIONS
Exhibiting Artist, Bakersfield Museum of Art; Bakersfield, California — 2016
Art Mix
Exhibiting Artist, Bakersfield Museum of Art; Bakersfield, California — 2015-2016
Visual Arts Festival
Exhibiting Artist, Veterans Hall; Shafter, California — 2015-2016
Colours Festival
Exhibiting Artist, Arts District; Bakersfield , California — 2011-2016
Arts Council of Kern - Artwalk
Exhibiting Artist, California Stat University Bakersfield; Bakersfield, California — 2011
Changing of the Guard - Senior Thesis Art Exhibition
Exhibiting Artist, Art Alley Street Fair; Bakersfield , California — 2010
Wall Street Alley Art Fair
Shoe Designer, Style Your Ole; Bakersfield, California — 2010
A Bakersfield TOMS art show
Exhibiting Artist, Bakersfield College Student Salon; Bakersfield, California — 2008
The Wylie and May Louise Jones Gallery
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Art Educator, Sara Drennan Studio, Bakersfield, California — Present
Private art lessons for all ages
Art Educator, Bakersfield Family Art Center, Bakersfield, California —2018-2020
Art classes for all ages
Curator/Organizer/Exhibiting Artist, All of Us, Bakersfield, California — 2016 - 2017
Local Artists for the Arts Festival
Art Educator , Bakersfield Museum of Art, Bakersfield, California —2016-2017
Art instructor for 3rd - 8th grade
Art Instructor, Colours Festival ; Shafter, California — 2015-2016
Colors Uncorked - Art instructor for adult art classes
Representation
5701 Outlets at Tejon Parkway, Suite 440
Tejon Ranch, Ca. 93203
661-847-3200
Education
California State University Bakersfield — 2011
Skills
Visual Art, Fine Art, Mural Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media, Print Making, Photography, Graphic Design, Oil Painting, Curating, Sculpture and Art Education.
Prompt and Clear in Communication, Efficient, Asking Questions, Collaborative
Awards
Selected Artist, Bakersfield Museum of Art; Bakersfield, California — 2012
The Bakersfield Californian - EYE Gallery