  Art runs in Sabina’s family. The great−granddaughter of a noted German sculptor who created the “Bremen Horsemen”; daughter of a ballerina mother, and of a father who was responsible for the sets on the original “Star Trek” TV series and built the Enterprise; Sabina was drawn to art as a child. At the age of eight she began studying at the Art Institute of Chicago. After moving to California, she took classes with Guy Diehl and Jack Ward at Chabot College, Jade Fon Woo at Diablo Valley College, and was able to study with other notable artists associated with the “California School of Watercolor” such as Gerald Brommer, Mario Cooper, Don Kingman and Millard Sheets. Her greatest mentor, however, was Juan Pena with whom she spent many years studying classical portrait from live models.
After working as a graphic artist with Pacific Bell, Sabina decided to pursue her fine art career full time. Her work has been shown on TV, in magazines and books, included in one man shows and many group shows where she has taken numerous “Best of Show” awards. Most recent shows include the 2010 National Watercolor Society’s 90th Anniversary Exhibit; the 2011 National Watercolor Society’s Travel Exhibition; the 2010 Red River Watercolor Society National Exhibit where she received the Winsor Newton Award from Juror Judi Betts; and the 2009 Watercolor West International Exhibit. She also will have a painting included in the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society’s 2010 Aqueous Open. Sabina is a popular Juror and Demonstrator for Art Associations and shares her knowledge through classes and workshops.
“Painting in watercolor and oils, I try to capture the life around me. The thread of life that runs through the created world that is so fascinating. Each being is unique and influences it’s surroundings while it is here.” Starting from a limited palette she produces paintings that are saturated with color, pattern and texture, combining brilliant hues with muted tones to create a shimmering tapestry of pigment.
“To capture that essence in that moment and share it with those who view my paintings keeps me working and stretching my art. Just as life is not static, my work should be a moving, dynamic, growing expression.”
Sabina is a Signature Member of National Watercolor Society and Watercolor West. She is also a member of Amador County Artists Assoc., American Watercolor Society, and Oil Painters of America. Her work can be seen at Gallery 10 in Sutter Creek California, or at her studio in Fiddletown, CA.
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