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By Wes Smiderle
Sarah is a software tester and a visual artist with a solo show entitled “Where We Go From Here” at Sivarulrasa Gallery in Almonte until October 21. Beginning October 20, her work will be part of the 30th Annual Open Studio at the Enriched Bread Artists, 151 Gladstone Ave. Photo supplied
Sarah Anderson. I live on Farnham Cres. with my husband, two kids (12 and 14) and our dog, Luke.
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
I already have two so no, I’ve never considered another! I’m a quality assurance analyst (software tester) which I essentially fell into as a career, as well as a professional artist for which I’m trained.
Spending time with family and friends, especially “after” COVID-19. Any time with loved ones is precious after all the time lost.
I like the proximity to downtown and the river, but I stay because I love both the location and the people.
I think anywhere in New Zealand would be high on my list because I loved visiting both the North and South Islands. San Francisco would be a close second as I find it to be a fascinating city and it has so much to offer within its proximity.
I do daily workouts on the Beachbody on Demand app from the comfort of my living room.
American Warby Omar El Akkad. Set in a climate change and disease ravaged U.S., it’s about a second Civil War circa 2074 to 2095 over the use of fossil fuel. The federal government, now located in Columbus Ohio, has banned the use of fossil fuels and the “Southern Free States” wish to continue with the existing way of life.
Balancing full-time work, my artistic practice and raising children.
My maternal grandmother, who died when I was five, John Lennon and David Letterman.
Travel!
Travelling to Prince Edward Island with my parents and sister in 1988–at that age it was the furthest I had ever travelled and I loved it.
I’ve always loved driving over the Alexandra Bridge in either direction for the views of Ottawa and Hull.
The winters!
Pretty much in the same location, doing the same things but hopefully having travelled quite a bit more. I’d also love to have more studio time by working less office hours.
That there’s a lot in the world that needs to be repaired but we can at least each do a small part in making the world a better place by being kind, compassionate and sympathetic.
I hope that my loved ones are happy, healthy and proud of what they’ve made of their lives.
