Born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Sara Simboli is one of many in her family's generations of artists. Her inspiration began with her parents, her brother and several relatives working as professional artists. Her formal art training started at Maryland Institute College of Art. She next studied with Frank Mason at the Art Students League in New York City for seven years where she learned to paint the figure and still-life. Frank Mason's students learned techniques on making their own archival mediums, gesso and surfaces using time honored recipes. During the summer months she spent time with this same teacher learning to paint landscapes plein-air in Vermont. It was in this period of studying the craft of painting that she developed a great love for 17th century Dutch paintings of all genres which prove to be a continuing source of inspiration for her.
Sara has exhibited throughout the northeast and in Arizona, in many galleries and academic institutions. She has exhibited work as well in various art clubs throughout New York City, auctions and private house shows. Sara currently lives in northern Minnesota with her husband Mark and is able to devote all her time to artistic endeavors.
