The Kind of Art That Changes a Room (Meet Sarah Reusch)
There’s something instantly calming about Sarah Reusch’s work.
Soft, sculptural florals. Gentle texture. Pieces that don’t demand attention—but quietly hold it.
Sarah is the founder of SAY Studios, where she creates mixed media artwork rooted in nature—primarily florals that feel both modern and timeless. Her pieces often feature subtle dimensions and layered materials, giving them a sense of movement and life without ever feeling busy.
It’s the kind of work that makes a space feel settled.
A Creative Path That Grew Over Time
Creativity has always been part of Sarah’s life.
An Atlanta native, Sarah graduated from The Lovett School before attending Auburn University. After transitioning between careers, she picked up painting again—and what began as reconnecting with a creative passion slowly evolved into something more intentional. By 2021, she had started selling her work professionally.
You can see that steady evolution reflected in her art.
There’s a restraint to it. A clarity.
You can tell she’s not trying to do everything—she’s doing what feels right.
And that’s where her style really shines.
Inspired by Moments, Movement & Memory
Sarah describes her work as flowing from what she sees and feels—from moments in nature to places she’s explored through travel and experience.
Photography often helps her capture those fleeting sparks of inspiration before they disappear.
“Each piece carries a trace of what moved me,” she says, “translated through form, tone, texture, and space.”
That connection to atmosphere and feeling is part of what makes her work resonate so deeply.
Where You May Have Seen Her Work
Sarah has been steadily building her presence across some of Atlanta’s most well-loved art events and markets, including:
Spotlight on Art at Trinity School
Wesleyan Artist Market
Women for Women shows and pop-ups
Each one adding another layer of visibility—and connection—to her growing audience.
Why Her Work Resonates
In a world that can feel loud and overcomplicated, Sarah’s work offers something different.
It’s simple—but not basic.
Refined—but still warm.
Art that lives easily in a home and becomes part of it over time.
Her focus on florals isn’t just aesthetic—it’s grounding. There’s a sense of nature, rhythm, and quiet beauty woven through everything she creates.
Some of Sarah’s favorite works are her 3D floral pieces. While many feature a simple monotone palette, they draw people in through layered complexity and subtle dimension—creating pieces that feel both peaceful and intriguing at the same time.
A Little Glimpse Behind the Scenes
Sarah says one of the most rewarding parts of the process is seeing an idea finally come to life in a form you can hold and experience.
Some pieces take weeks to complete, and the process doesn’t always unfold the way she imagined. But that final layer of varnish—the moment everything settles into place—is one of her favorite parts.
It’s a pause. A chance to appreciate everything that went into the piece before letting it go into the world.
And when she’s not creating?
You’ll likely find her with her dog, Ripple—who, let’s be honest, probably deserves an assistant credit at this point.
Why We Love Having Her in W4W
Courtney Buchanan of CB Grey, Leah Wilkerson of Wilkerson Works. & Sarah Reusch of SAY Studios
Sarah is a founding member of Women for Women, and she embodies so much of what this community is about:
Showing up.
Growing steadily.
Creating meaningful work.
And doing it alongside others.
👉 Explore Sarah’s work: https://www.shopsaystudios.com/about
