About Me

Hello! My name is Sarah Powell, and I am an artist and art educator in DFW, Texas. I have spent most of my life in DFW, but I am originally from Northern Louisiana and try to go home as much as I can. I grew up in North Arlington and Grapevine, graduating from Grapevine High School. I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Texas at Arlington, where I majored in Art Education and minored in Museum Studies. I have three amazing daughters who are my inspiration every day. As they grew, I found I loved to volunteer. I have held many PTA/Booster Club Officer roles at their schools through the years. I’ve been a Cheer Coach, Dance Mom, and planned many community events like Family Art Nights, Carnivals, Shows, Competitions, and Banquets. After my youngest started Kindergarten, I began substitute teaching and fell in love with the profession. However, I knew I didn’t want to teach just one grade. I have always been a creative person and have had a love of the arts. Becoming an art teacher really combined my passions for art, education, and volunteering. I am so excited to teach my students how to find beauty in everything they do!

Artist Statement

Throughout my life, I’ve found that art is not just made in the studio. I’ve always considered myself to be an artist, but like many artists, creating art just wasn't a viable career for me for many years. However, it didn’t matter if I was bartending, planning my kid’s birthday parties, volunteering, etc; I always managed to create everywhere I was. I didn’t realize until adulthood how creative thinking can truly change your life and those around you. The ideas and solutions I came up with were actually unique. I finally found a way to embrace my artistic side, while being outwardly productive, when I started making desserts. I quickly found that cake and cookies make wonderful canvases, and icing perfect media. From there, my artistic side couldn’t stop discovering art in everything I did. I strive to learn about every facet of art; every media, and technique. Because of this, I have struggled to find one discipline to focus on. I love mixing media and challenging what is considered fine art. There is no reason that art can’t also be useful, or that we can’t take the mundane and cover it in beautiful art. My life, like many others, has not been an easy one. But these hardships have made me dream of more. More beauty, more imagination, more color, more magic, more sparkles and shine. The world can be a terrible place and I strive for my art to bring beauty to it. I think my greatest asset is my rebellious nature to find beauty in everything I do.

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Edible Art - Cakes

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Teaching Philosophy

Sarah Powell’s art teaching philosophy is centered on cultivating a safe, inclusive environment where students feel valued and empowered to create. She believes art education should not only equip students with technical skills but also help them recognize the beauty in everyday life and use creativity as a tool for personal growth. Through her own experiences and those of her children, Sarah is aware of the increasing mental health challenges among children. She views the art classroom as both a refuge and a catalyst for expression. Many students are naturally drawn to the arts as an outlet, and she sees it as the role of the art educator to provide a space where they can transform their experiences into meaningful work. By fostering safety and belonging, Sarah enables students to explore emotions and ideas in ways that are therapeutic as well as artistically appealing. Sarah also considers the art classroom a great equalizer, ensuring that all students, regardless of financial background, have access to the materials, tools, and space needed to create. She encourages her students to see art as more than a classroom activity. Sarah emphasizes to her students that creative thinking has the power to enrich daily life, challenge conventional ideas of fine art, and uncover beauty in the ordinary.

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Stop motion animation lesson

virtual art lesson

Sample lesson plans

• Elementary
• High School

Contact me

If you would like more information about myself or my art, email me at [email protected]
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