Sarah Cotter is an artist and maker based on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula, where her practice moves fluidly between fine art and handcrafted design.

Working primarily with charcoal, ink, and graphite, Sarah creates emotive portraiture that explores quiet strength, vulnerability, and human connection. Her work is grounded in contrast and texture, with a focus on expressive detail that invites a deeper, more personal response from the viewer.

This same sensitivity to material and form carries through into her handcrafted crochet pieces. What began as a tactile extension of her studio practice has evolved into a collection of modern, functional bags and accessories—each one thoughtfully made, balancing structure, texture, and everyday usability. Like her artwork, these pieces are designed to be both visually striking and deeply considered.

From her home studio, accompanied by her beloved dogs, Sarah works intuitively—moving between mediums, ideas, and materials. The result is a body of work that feels connected, evolving, and unmistakably personal.