Sarah Hankes - Wildlife Woodburning, Grandma's Feedback & Finding Your Style | Episode #64

Born in Beaver Dam and raised in Reeseville, Sara Hankes is a Wisconsin-based artist who has been dabbling in drawing and painting since she was able to grasp a pencil. Guided by her grandmother (a very talented artist) who taught her different painting techniques as a teen. After buying a little farm on the Manitowoc river in 2021, she has used the animals and the beauty that surrounded her to inspire the creation of beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces.In this episode, Brad and Sara talk about the beauty of animals and nature, growing up in a small engine shop, the amazing influence her Grandmother had on her development as an artist, woodburning art tools and processes, accidental meditation and getting "lost" in the art, learning and growing on social media, types of wood good for woodburning, the value of honest feedback, and much, MUCH, more!https://bluehorsefineart.net/Huge shoutout to the great sponsors of Rooted Wisconsin that keep these episodes coming:Karouser – Non-Alcoholic social beverages delivered to your door https://www.karouser.com/Epic Mortgage – Your partner in homebuying, empowering communities and supporting home ownershiphttps://www.yourepiclender.com/Genuine Lynn – Custom apparel, decorative engravings, and one of a kind pieces where Lynn brings your vision to life!https://genuinelynn.com/