Using charcoal, ink, and graphite as her primary mediums, Sarah Cotter creates deeply emotive portraiture that highlights often-overlooked stories of strength and vulnerability.

Her art is defined by a strong focus on contrast and texture, with particular attention to expressive facial features—especially the eyes—which serve as powerful gateways into her subjects’ inner worlds. Combining technical precision with a deep emotional undercurrent, Sarah’s work carries a narrative weight that resonates with viewers on a personal level.

She works from her home studio on the Bellarine Peninsula, usually in the company of her beloved Cavaliers and surrounded by a flurry of ongoing, unfinished projects that reflect her ever-evolving creative process.