About Sarah Graham

British painter Sarah Graham works almost exclusively in oil on canvas.  She completed a BA (hons) in Fine Art painting from De Montfort University, Leicester in 2000, and has been pursuing her practice ever since. Her work is a vivid exploration of still life, using subjects that allows her to satisfy her obsession with colour; and within them somehow communicate that elusive sense of sheer joy. Imagery is often borrowed from childhood; sweet things, toys, stuff that might evoke a sense of wonderment, and ultimately nostalgia.

In 2012, Sarah was commissioned by the British band Kaiser Chiefs to paint the album cover of their singles collection ‘Souvenir’, which was released worldwide. Her work is also owned by Standard Chartered Bank, who commissioned several pieces by Sarah, including a self-portrait, for their vast global collection of contemporary portraits.

Sarah’s work is studied in schools throughout the UK and abroad, and in 2015, she even featured on the GCSE art exam paper.

In February 2022, Sarah appears as a guest judge on the CBBC show ‘Britain’s Best Young Artist’. She was thrilled to be a part of such an inspiring show for young artists.

Sarah has also become a mental health advocate in recent years. With her lived experience of bipolar disorder, she uses her platform as a renowned artist to speak out about mental health in schools and organisations. Since 2019 she has been in remission, so shares her story to give people hope that even with a mental health diagnosis, you can go on to lead a successful and full life.