
Sarah Clare Lee-Smith
Based in coastal New England, I find inspiration in the breathtaking landscape that surrounds me. I often find myself in awe of the sublime beauty of a fleeting moment; the light catching over the water in a scene of cerulean and glitter, a dramatic sunset of vibrant light and color, or the rolling in of fog before it settles. This ardent admiration of nature drives me to create pieces that embody the essence of a captivating moment. Through a combination of plein air painting and the use of my personal photography as reference, I use the delicate medium of watercolor to depict these coastal landscapes. My work aims to serve as a reminder of the remarkable world we live in and to encourage the viewer to find moments of fleeting beauty or stillness for themselves.

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2026 Exhibitions and Events
Island Arts Association: Memorial Day Fair
May 23-24
Bar Harbor, ME
Island Arts Association: July Fourth Fair
July 4
Bar Harbor, ME
July 11
Bangor, ME
Coastal Fine Art Alliance of Maine: Gallery on the Green
July 25-26
Southwest Harbor, ME
Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival I
August 7-9
Bar Harbor, ME
Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival
August 15
Brunswick, ME
Coastal Fine Art Alliance of Maine: Gallery on the Green
August 22-23
Southwest Harbor, ME
Island Arts Association: Labor Day Fair
September 5-6
Bar Harbor, ME
Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival II
September 11-13
Bar Harbor, ME
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Contributions and Donations
2025 Bash at the Boatyard auction in support of the Neighborhood House
2025 Northeast Harbor Fleet auction in support of the sailing school
